The Forbidden Best-Sellers of Pre-Revolutionary France - Darnton Robert - 1996

440 pages. Lightly tanned pages. Dust jacket has a small nick at the top end of the front flap fold and minor bumping to edges, otherwise in very good condition. Previous owner's name in ink. Remainder mark on bottom edge of pages. This work reveals the illegal book trade in France during the 18th century and explores the cultural and political significance of "bad" books. The author introduces three of the most influential illegal bestsellers, "Therese Philosophe", "L'An 2440" and "Anecdotes sur Mme La Comtesse du Barry". Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Books on Books. ISBN: 0002556367. ISBN/EAN: 9780002556361. Inventory No: 15040259. By: Darnton Robert Year: 1996 Visit our website to view thousands more products like this and order online at: