French Society V1: From The Fronde To The Great Revolution (1874) is a comprehensive historical book written by Henry Barton Baker. The book explores the social, political, and cultural changes that took place in France during the period of the Fronde to the Great Revolution. The author provides a detailed analysis of the events, movements, and personalities that shaped French society during this time. The book covers a range of topics, including the rise of absolutism, the emergence of Enlightenment ideas, the role of the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie, the impact of the French Revolution, and the influence of Napoleon Bonaparte. Baker draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to provide a nuanced and insightful account of French society during this transformative period. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in French history, politics, and culture.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.