Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard), Abbott, John Colby · London, John Lane · leaf 301
ge for reform, nomatter how momentous the changes actually effected,the majority of the population remains mainly in-different, the mass is neutral and callous except wherethe immediate interests of each individual are affected.Political ideals and social aspirations are for statesmenand… … IMPRESSIONS OF RURAL FRANCE 211 large extent the comfortable classes too, never shake off their stolidity. What I have most frequently met with on myroad, without taking any pains to seek it, is an air ofmalaise, anxiety, fatigue, discontent combined withmuch indifference as to the success or…
French Revolution, 1795-1799 (Directoire) · Costume, French · France -- Social life and customs
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