The Advent of Modern Capitalism in France, 1770-1840: The Contribution of Pierre-Frani'Aois Tubeuf
This is the story of one of the most dynamic entrepreneurs in modern French history. Drawing upon a wealth of archival and private documentation, Gwynne Lewis uncovers the history of Pierre-Francois Tubeuf and assesses his conntribution to the development of industry in France. Professor Lewis explores the relationship between seigneurial, proto-industrial, and modern forms of capitalism in the Cevennes region of south-eastern France in the eighteenth century, and demonstrates the international scope of proto-industrialization. This subtle and scholarly study seeks to unravel the complex problems associated with the impact of the French Revolution on the processes of modern French capitalism. Professor Lewis traces the responses of a wide variety of individuals, including Tubeuf and his greatest rival, the marechal de Castries. He examines the epic struggle of these two powerful men for control of the rich coal-mines of the region, and their legacy to succeeding generations.
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The Advent of Modern Capitalism in France, 1770-1840: The Contribution of Pierre-Frani'Aois Tubeuf
This is the story of one of the most dynamic entrepreneurs in modern French history. Drawing upon a wealth of archival and private documentation, Gwynne Lewis uncovers the history of Pierre-Francois Tubeuf and assesses his conntribution to the development of industry in France. Professor Lewis explores the relationship between seigneurial, proto-industrial, and modern forms of capitalism in the Cevennes region of south-eastern France in the eighteenth century, and demonstrates the international scope of proto-industrialization. This subtle and scholarly study seeks to unravel the complex problems associated with the impact of the French Revolution on the processes of modern French capitalism. Professor Lewis traces the responses of a wide variety of individuals, including Tubeuf and his greatest rival, the marechal de Castries. He examines the epic struggle of these two powerful men for control of the rich coal-mines of the region, and their legacy to succeeding generations.
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The Advent of Modern Capitalism in France, 1770-1840: The Contribution of Pierre-Frani'Aois Tubeuf

The Advent of Modern Capitalism in France, 1770-1840: The Contribution of Pierre-Frani'Aois Tubeuf

The Advent of Modern Capitalism in France, 1770-1840: The Contribution of Pierre-Frani'Aois Tubeuf

The Advent of Modern Capitalism in France, 1770-1840: The Contribution of Pierre-Frani'Aois Tubeuf

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This is the story of one of the most dynamic entrepreneurs in modern French history. Drawing upon a wealth of archival and private documentation, Gwynne Lewis uncovers the history of Pierre-Francois Tubeuf and assesses his conntribution to the development of industry in France. Professor Lewis explores the relationship between seigneurial, proto-industrial, and modern forms of capitalism in the Cevennes region of south-eastern France in the eighteenth century, and demonstrates the international scope of proto-industrialization. This subtle and scholarly study seeks to unravel the complex problems associated with the impact of the French Revolution on the processes of modern French capitalism. Professor Lewis traces the responses of a wide variety of individuals, including Tubeuf and his greatest rival, the marechal de Castries. He examines the epic struggle of these two powerful men for control of the rich coal-mines of the region, and their legacy to succeeding generations.

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ISBN-13: 9780198228950
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 04/28/1994
Edition description: Reprinted
Pages: 352
Product dimensions: 5.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 1.02(d)

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University of Warwick

Table of Contents

List Of MapsX
List Of FiguresX
List Of TablesXI
List Of AbbreviationsXII
Introduction: The Basses-Cevennes in the Mid-Eighteenth Century1
1.Pierre-Francois Tubeuf and the Foundations of a Modern Coal-Mining Industry18
2.The Marechal de Castries: Aristocrats and Protoindustrializers55
3.The Impact of a Revolutionary Crisis115
4.Revolution, Recession, and the Rights of Property-Owners164
5.The Return of the Tubeufs: An Abortive 'Take-Off'212
6.The Bourbon Restoration: 'Plus ca change ...'252
Conclusion: 1830: The Take-off289
Bibliography319
Index333
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