Uniform title | Works. Selections. English. 2012 |
Portion of title |
Writings on the United States |
Contents |
Introduction: Condorcet and America -- Influence of the American Revolution on Europe -- Influence of the American Revolution on the opinions and legislation of Europe -- On the benefits of the American Revolution with respect to the preservation of peace in Europe -- Benefits of the American Revolution with respect to the perfectibility of the human race -- On the good that the American Revolution can do, through trade, to Europe and to France in particular -- Conclusion -- Supplement to Filippo Mazzei's researches on the United States -- Ideas on despotism: for the benefit of those who pronounce this word without understanding it -- Eulogy of Franklin: read at the public session of the Academy of Sciences, November 13, 1790. |
Abstract |
"An English translation of the writings of French constitutional theorist Nicolas de Condorcet (1743-94) on the United States. Subjects include the American Revolution, federal Constitution, and the emerging political culture in the United States"--Provided by publisher. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [141]-144) and index. |
Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
Genre/form | Electronic books. |
LCCN | 2011048007 |
ISBN | 9780271053813 (cloth : alk. paper) |