The Prefects and Provincial France
| Author | : Brian Chapman |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 180 |
| Release | : 2024-06-26 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781040041116 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1040041116 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (116 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Prefects and Provincial France by : Brian Chapman
Download or read book The Prefects and Provincial France written by Brian Chapman and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-26 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1955, this book traces the history of the Corps from its foundation in 1800, the successive stages in the career of a Prefect, his or her legal powers and influence on the social, political and economic life of the country. As well as being an original piece of research, it provides an absorbing picture of life in provincial France and explains the fundamental strength of France despite her political contradictions.
