This historical text is a meticulous and fascinating exploration of 18th-century France. Revealing a pre-Revolution society of peasants and merchants, nobles and kings, France in the Enlightenment juxtaposes politics and culture during a time of significant historical change. From city to countryside, from cobblestoned Paris streets to verdant Provence hills, from public square to private home, Daniel Roche captures perfectly every aspect and complexity of French society during the Enlightenment. This is a fascinating look at a society that grew and thrived as it tottered on the edge of its own demise. | France In The Enlightenment by DANIEL ROCHE, Paperback | Indigo Chapters