Pluralism and the Idea of the Republic in France
- ISBN-10
- 1137028319
- ISBN-13
- 9781137028310
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 270
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-06-12
- Publisher
- Springer
- Author
- Julian Wright
Description
The idea of the centralized State has played a powerful role in shaping French republicanism. But for two hundred years, many have tried to find other ways of being French and Republican. These essays challenge the traditional account, bringing together new insights from leading scholars.
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