The Politics of Fiscal Privilege in Provence, 1530s-1830s

The book explores the complex relationship between taxation and social privilege, focusing on the conflict between the seigneurial nobility and the taxpayers of Provence. It provides fresh insights into early modern state-formation and the origins of revolution, proposing a novel explanation for the dynamics of French absolutism's rise and decline. Through this examination, it highlights the interplay of fiscal privilege and social hierarchy in shaping historical events.