Written by Ernest Dimnet, this book traces the intellectual and cultural history of France from the Enlightenment to the early 20th century. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Dimnet offers a critical analysis of the key ideas and movements that shaped French thought during this period. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the social and intellectual history of France.

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