Memoirs (Century Library) -- The French Revolution of 1848

Author: (French) Tocqueville, translated by Zhou Chizhan, Zeng Xiaoyang
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Publishing Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Memoirs: The French Revolution of 1848 is a memoir about the February Revolution of 1848 in France. The author, who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Second Republic, recalls a series of major events following the revolution from the perspective of a participant. He also comments on some of the key political figures of the time, delivering sharp and almost bitter critiques of many individuals (such as Louis Philippe, Louis Napoleon, Adolphe Thiers, Louis Blanc, etc.). Perhaps due to this reason, the book was not published until 34 years after the author's death (1893). It provides a valuable historical source for later research on the 1848 Revolution. At the same time, the book reflects Tocqueville's keen insight into political and social issues, offering rare material for future studies on him.