At the crossroads of revolution and monarchy, Louis-Philippe I emerged as a pivotal fig-ure in French history, embodying the aspirations and contradictions of a nation in search of balance. Crowned in the wake of the July Revolution of 1830, Louis-Philippe rose to power not as a traditional sovereign but as the selfproclaimed Citizen King, a title reflecting his efforts to reconcile France's revolutionary ideals with monarchical governance.In this compelling exploration, Etienne Barbier delves into the complexities of Louis-Philippe's reign, painting a vivid portrait of a ruler who sought...

At the crossroads of revolution and monarchy, Louis-Philippe I emerged as a pivotal fig-ure in French history, embodying the aspirations and contradictions of a nation in search of balance. Crowned in the wake of the July Revolution of 1830, Louis-Philippe rose to power not as a traditional sovereign but as the selfproclaimed Citizen King, a title reflecting his efforts to reconcile France's revolutionary ideals with monarchical governance.In this compelling exploration, Etienne Barbier delves into the complexities of Louis-Philippe's reign, painting a vivid portrait of a ruler who sought...