Reshaping of French Democracy

Originally published in 1950, this book is a narrative and analytical account of the making of the new French Constitution and views that process in its historical setting. Although the book's central theme is the constitutional problem, it is in a broader sense concerned with the political forces at work in France since liberation. The 2 years of provisional government from August 1944 to December 1946 brought French politics to a new pitch of complexity. Economic stress, international tension, colonial unrest and personal rivalries sharpened the conflicts among the men who made the constitution. All of these elements went into the formation of the Fourth French Republic and are discussed in the book.

List of contents

1. From Mystique to Politique 2. The Third Republic: An Obituary 3. The Republic Underground and Overseas 4. Experiment in Presidential Government: The De Gaulle Period 5. False Start: The First Constituent Assembly 6. Repeat Performance: The Second Constituent Assembly 7. From the Provisional to the Precarious: Launching the Fourth Republic.

About the author

Gordon Wright was head of the history department at Stanford University, USA.

Summary

Originally published in 1950, this book is a narrative and analytical account of the making of the new French Constitution and views that process in its historical setting.

Product details

• Authors: Gordon Wright
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032414140
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3241414-0
• No. of pages: 306
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Political science; European History, HISTORY / General, HISTORY / Europe / France, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Treaties, Politics & government, Politics and government, History and Archaeology