Author: Kemiläinen, Aira
Title: L'affaire d'Avignon (1789-1791) from the Viewpoint of Nationalism
Description: Helsinki, Suomalaisen Tiedeakatemia, 1972. orig. wrappers. 205,(2) pp,, 24x17cm, Cover bears only series title: Suomalaisen Tiedeakatemia Toimituksia, Sarja B. Nid. 172.. 2 folding maps. Minor rubbing, VG. ¶ Contents: Method & Backround: Introduction;: Method & Sources; From Provencal Rule to Papal Dominion; "Regnicoles" in France & Subjects of the Holy See; The Debate over the Rights of France to Avignon & to Venaissin before 1789; The Commencement of the Debate in 1789 & the Participants: The Motion put by Charles-Francois Bouche in the French Assembly, & Reactions in 1789 & 1790; From Revolution in the Papal Dominions to the Civil War & Reunion in 1791; The Debate on the "Affair of Avignon" in the French National Assembly from 1789 to 1791; Opinions: An Analysis: The Rights of France to Avignon & to Venaissin as Defended by Radical & Refuted by Conservative Elements; The Doctrine of Popular Will; The Importance of Language, Origin, Customs & "Nature" in National & International Relations; "Raison d'Etat" or Economic & Administrative Aspects; The Diplomatic Aspect; A Statistical Examination of the Vote on the Question of Avignon on May 4, 1791; Conclusions; Appendices; Bibliography.

Keywords: French Political History, France, Political History, Avignon, French Revolution, Revolutionary Era, Diplomatic, Holy See, Venaissin, Papal Dominions