The European Nobility in the Eighteenth Century

The book explores the challenges faced by the European nobility in the century leading up to the French Revolution, highlighting the pressures from social, economic, and ideological shifts. It delves into the mechanisms that sustained noble existence and the strategies employed to maintain solidarity amidst growing tensions and the fracturing of traditional authority. Through this examination, Lukowski provides insight into the evolving dynamics between ruling groups and the forces that threatened their power.