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"Souvenirs contemporains d'histoire et de littérature" by Abel-François Villemain, published in Paris by Didier in 1854, translates into English as …
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"Souvenirs contemporains d'histoire et de littérature" by Abel-François Villemain, published in Paris by Didier in 1854, translates into English as Contemporary Memoirs of History and Literature (or alternatively, Contemporary Recollections of History and Literature).
Abel-François Villemain (often listed as M. Villemain for "Monsieur") was a prominent French politician, scholar, and Minister of Public Instruction. This highly regarded two-volume work offers a firsthand look at the intellectual, academic, and political landscapes of France during the late First Empire and the Bourbon Restoration.
Volume 1 (1854): The work focuses heavily on French university life, the prestigious École Normale Supérieure, and prominent literary figures of the era.
Volume 2 (1855): Shifts focus toward the political history of the First Empire, specifically detailing Napoleon, Elba, and the Hundred Days
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 6ʺD × 2ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition. Spines and pages are intact Good antique condition. Spines and pages are intact less
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