La Europa del antiguo régimen

Synopsis of La Europa del antiguo régimen

This book, 'Europe of the Ancien Régime 1715-1783' by David Ogg, offers a deep insight into European history during the 18th century. It analyzes the antithesis between the vestiges of medievalism and the struggle of society to improve existing institutions, culminating in the French Revolution. The functions of the State, dynastic struggles, and the emergence of a new conception of human rights are examined. The author describes this period as an era of feeling and refinement, where a privileged minority reached a high level of civilization in contrast to the misery of the majority.