Swann, Julian

Provincial Power and Absolute Monarchy : the Estates General of Burgundy, 1661 - 1790

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo (standard sized). Slight wear to edges and corners of boards and dust jacket. 460 p. w/ a few illus., footnotes, appendices, bibliography, index. A history of the States General of Burgundy during the classic period of absolute monarchy when they were bargaining with the French crown almost continually over various issues. Covers the organization, membership, and powers of the institution, as well as it's relationship with other enitites and the Burgundian people, Very good / very good. Item #18342

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