DÃ(c)veloppement Et DÃ(c)fense Du Système De La Noblesse Commerçante... explores the controversial topic of the French nobility engaging in commerce. Written by AbbÃ(c) Coyer, this work defends the idea that noblemen should be allowed, and even encouraged, to participate in trade and business without losing their noble status. This concept challenged the traditional social hierarchies of 18th-century France, where nobility was often associated with land ownership and military service rather than commercial activity.
Coyer's treatise examines the potential benefits of a commercial nobility, arguing that it could revitalize the French economy and bring new energy to the aristocratic class. The book delves into the social, economic, and political implications of such a system, sparking debate among contemporaries. It remains a significant historical document for understanding the evolving dynamics of class, commerce, and social change in pre-revolutionary France.
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