Michael Davis

Salons vs Clubs (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Ai / Übersetzer: Ai

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Salons vs Clubs explores how intellectual discussions evolved from exclusive aristocratic gatherings to become catalysts for revolutionary movements. It contrasts the 18th and 19th-century salons, hosted by influential women and fostering elite intellectual exchange, with the rise of political clubs, more democratic organizations focused on specific ideologies. Understanding this transition is crucial for grasping how ideas spread and shaped modern political thought in Europe and the Americas.

The book argues that salons, while reinforcing social hierarchies, acted as precursors to the clubs by refining ideas that later found public expression. For example, Enlightenment ideals debated in salons found fertile ground for enactment within the clubs during the French Revolution.

The book charts this evolution across countries like France, England, and the United States, examining key figures and themes, and showing how these venues impacted political events. It progresses by first defining salons and clubs, then exploring their development and influence across different nations, and concluding with their lasting legacy on modern political organizations.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Publifye
• Seitenzahl: 58
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788235217745
• Artikelnr.: 73575523