Description

This is a first edition copy published by Boydell Press in 1988. 

A Frenchman's Year in Suffolk  takes readers on a captivating journey back in time to the late 18th century. It recounts the experiences of Franois de la Rochefoucauld and his brother Alexandre as they embark on a year-long visit to Suffolk in 1784. Against the backdrop of pre-revolutionary France, the book provides a unique perspective on the events leading up to the French Revolution in 1789.

Franois, just 18 years old at the time, and his brother were sent to England by their father, the duc de Liancourt, who held a prominent position at the court of Louis XVI. The duc de Liancourt hoped that his sons would gain insight into the workings of a country that had experienced a revolution more than a century earlier.

Within the pages of this book, readers will discover Franois' keen observations of English customs, manners, agriculture, and stockbreeding. The narrative also delves into the provincial life of England during this era, offering a vivid picture of the country in a year of relative stability.

This edition, translated with spirited prose, includes numerous illustrations that complement the narrative. "A Frenchman's Year in Suffolk, 1784" is a delightful and enlightening read for those interested in history, providing a window into both English provincial life and the mounting tensions in France before the French Revolution.

Condition report

The boards and the dust jacket are in very good condition (almost like new), the pages are clean and the text block is tight. This is a very well preserved copy.