Historians and the Law in Postrevolutionary France

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The convergence of law and history in Restoration France is a central theme, as Donald R. Kelley explores how scholars sought to reconstruct national traditions by emphasizing social and cultural factors over traditional political narratives. This period, spanning from 1804 to 1848, marks a significant shift in historical scholarship, reflecting the Romantic fascination with the past and the evolving role of legal professionals in historical interpretation.