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Imprimerie Nationale, Paris: 1790., 1790 pp. (4), 162. 4to. Uncut. Deckle edged. Marginal damp stain. Sewn. An important report and study on the pensions paid by the Royal Treasury, commissioned by the Revolutionary Assembly to determine the facts and record abuses. Also there was need for the new government to determine its position on pensions. Very scarce. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! FR1 Language: eng. Wraps. Good.
An Authentic copy of the French Constitution, as Revised and Amended by the National Assembly, and Presented to the King on the Third of September, 1792 BOUND WITH [French translation of same] de [FRANCE]. National Assembly
de [FRANCE]. National Assembly
An Authentic copy of the French Constitution, as Revised and Amended by the National Assembly, and Presented to the King on the Third of September, 1792 BOUND WITH [French translation of same]
de [FRANCE]. National Assembly
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London : Debrett, 1791. . 8vo, disbound; tight very clean copies After very long negotiations, the constitution was reluctantly accepted by King Louis XVI in September 1791. Redefining the organization of the French government, citizenship and the limits to the powers of government, The short-lived French Constitution of 1791 was the first written constitution in France, created after the collapse of the Absolute Monarchy of the Ancien Rgime. One of the basic precepts of the revolution was adopting constitutionality and establishing popular sovereignty, following the steps of the United States of America and Poland.This Constitution was presented to Louis XVI in September, just four months ago his unsuccessful flight to Varennes. He and his wife were arrested in August 1792 remained in captivity until their death by the guillotine on 21 January 1793 (the King) and 16 October 1793 (Marie Antoinette).
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- Editorial London : Debrett, 1791.
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