The cult of the nation in France : inventing nationalism, 1680-1800 / David A. Bell.

From Renaissance monarchy to absolute monarchy : French kings, nobles, & estates / J. Russell Major.

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France - Politics and government - 17th century

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The cult of the nation in France : inventing nationalism, 1680-1800 / David A. Bell.

From Renaissance monarchy to absolute monarchy : French kings, nobles, & estates / J. Russell Major.