Author: (Gambling - French Revolution) Boissy- d'Anglas, Le Comte de
Title: Réclamation contre l'existence des Maisons de Jeux de Hasard, adressée a la Chambre des Pairs par M. le Comte de Boissy-d'Anglas, l'un de ses membres.
Description: Paris, Chez Kleffer, Libraire-Éditeur et chez Les Libraires du Palais-Royal, Juillet 1822. Later board with gilt title, (II), 37+1pp. Ca. 20 x 12 cm.Very rare pamphlet against gambling at the beginning of the nineteenth century in Paris. François-Antoine, comte de Boissy d'Anglas, né le 8 décembre 1756 à Saint-Jean-Chambre (Vivarais) et mort le 20 octobre 1826 à Paris, est un homme de lettres et homme politique français. The long government service of Francois Boissy d'Anglas from 1789 to 1826 is unique, and his abundant writing provides a new look at the great drama of the French Revolution era. A moderate politician who served during the Revolution, the Empire, and the Restoration, Boissy d'Anglas's political views remained consistent during several critical periods when the fate of France was at stake. His political philosophy, based firmly on religious tolerance, freedom of expression, strong constitutional government and equality before the law, made it possible for him to weather the revolutionary storm and retain positions of influence in each of the regimes during the period. A political moderate during a period of extremes, Boissy served for so long because he was committed to ideals, rather than to groups. Yet, during several periods in his career, Boissy also placed himself in danger by acting on his ideals. He held political beliefs that were both appropriate to his time and effective in application. He made many enemies, but the greatest testament to Boissy's life was the constant call of the French people for him to serve. Good copy of a very rare pamflet!

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