Further Reading
Code Napoleon, or the French Civil Code. (George Spence, Trans.), London, England: William Benning, 1827. See also Napoleon Series. The French Revolution and Napoleon: A Sourcebook. Philip G Dwyer and Peter McPhee, Eds., Routledge (2002). Suzanne Desan, The Family on Trial in Revolutionary France, University of California Press (2004). Jennifer Ngaire Heuer, The Family and the Nation: Gender and Citizenship in Revolutionary France, 1789-1830, Cornell University Press, (2007). Theresa McBride, “Public Authority and Private Lives: Divorce after the French Revolution”, French Historical Studies, 17:3 (Spring 1992), pp. 747-768. Roderick Phillips, “Demographic Aspects of Divorce in Rouen, 1792-1816”, Annales de démographie historique, (1976), pp. 429-441. --, “Women and Family Breakdown in Eighteenth-Century France: Rouen 1780-1800”, Social History, 1:2 (May 1976), pp. 197-218. Images Liberté de mariage (Divorce), 1793-1794, via Bibliothèque nationale de France. Le Divorce, 1793, via Bibliothèque nationale de France. Related Content This episode is part of our Revolutionary France Series. Music: "Evening Melodrama" by Kevin Macleod (www.incompetech.com)
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4/6/2023 08:27:25 pm
Great blog post! Your insights into divorcing in Revolutionary France are fascinating. It's amazing to see how divorce was transformed from a religious sacrament to a civil right during that time period, and how it reflected the changing social and political dynamics of the French Revolution. Your historical analysis and attention to detail really shed light on the complexities of divorce in Revolutionary France, and how it impacted individuals and society at large. Keep up the great work!
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12/18/2024 12:31:59 am
This article provides an interesting look at divorce during Revolutionary France. It's fascinating to see how the social and legal changes of the time influenced personal relationships. Thanks for sharing this historical perspective!
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12/30/2024 08:19:07 am
This is an insightful exploration of divorcing in Revolutionary France. The historical context you provide sheds light on the complexities and social implications of divorce during a period of significant change. It’s fascinating to see how legal reforms reflected shifting attitudes toward marriage and personal freedom. A well-researched and engaging read!
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