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Forest Rites: The War Of The Demoiselles In Nineteenthcentury France (Harvard Historical Studies)
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In May 1829, Strange Reports Surfaced From The Arige Department In The French Pyrenees, Describing Male Peasants, Bizarrely Dressed In Womens Clothes, Gathering In The Forests At Night To Chase Away State Guards And Charcoalmakers. This Was The Raucous War Of The Demoiselles, A Protest Against The National French Forest Code Of 1827, Which Restricted Peasants Rights To Use State And Private Forests.Peter Sahlins Unravels The Fascinating Story Of This Celebrated Popular Uprising, And In His Telling Captures The Cultural, Historical, And Political Currents That Swept The Countryside During Frances July 1830 Revolution. Sahlins Explains How And Why The Arige Peasants Drew On The Practices And Rituals Of Folk Culture, As Well As On A Revolutionary Tradition, To Defend Their Inherited Rights To The Forest. To Explore These Rights And Their Expression, He Delves Into The History Of Forest Management, Of Peasant Conflicts With The State, And Of Popular Cultureparticularly The Disputed History Of Carnival And Of Local Rituals Of Justice.Sahlins Also Sheds New Light On The French Revolutionary Tradition And The Three Glorious Days Of July 1830. The Drama And Symbolism Of The War Of The Demoiselles Have Inspired Nearly A Dozen Plays, Novels, Films, And Even A Comic Book. Using The Concepts Of Anthropology And Cultural Studies As Transport, Sahlins Moves From This Rich Event To The Wider Worlds Of Peasant Society In France. Focusing On The Years From 1829 To 1832 But Drawing On Sources Since The Sixteenth Century, His Book Should Captivate Social, Cultural, And Political Historians Of Both Early Modern And Modern Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Forest Rites: The War of the Demoiselles in Nineteenth-Century France'? A: The book focuses on the War of the Demoiselles, a protest by male peasants in the French Pyrenees against the restrictions imposed by the national French Forest Code of 1827, highlighting cultural, historical, and political aspects of this uprising.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Forest Rites' is Peter Sahlins, who explores the intertwining themes of peasant rights, cultural history, and the revolutionary traditions of France.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include peasant rights to forest access, the intersection of folk culture and revolutionary practices, and the broader implications of the July 1830 Revolution in France.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 188 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Forest Rites' published? A: The book was published on July 15, 1998.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the 1st edition of 'Forest Rites'.
- Q: What historical period does the book primarily focus on? A: The book primarily focuses on the years from 1829 to 1832, while also referencing sources dating back to the sixteenth century.
- Q: What are some of the cultural impacts of the War of the Demoiselles mentioned in the book? A: The War of the Demoiselles has inspired various forms of cultural expression, including plays, novels, films, and even a comic book, reflecting its significant impact on popular culture.