For the ruling and propertied classes of the late eighteenth century, the years following the French Revolution were characterized by intense anxiety. Monarchs and their courtiers lived in constant fear of rebellion, convinced that their power-and their heads-were at risk. Driven by paranoia, they chose to fight back against every threat and insurgency, whether real or merely perceived, repressing their populaces through surveillance networks and violent, secretive police action. Europe, and the world, had entered a new era.
This copy is in Very Good condition. There is minor coloring of the page edges. There is a large pen mark on the bottom page edge. There is some minor shelf wear. As usual, the book pictured is the one you will receive.