Introduction: Civic Festivities in Nineteenth-Century France

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Illustrations ix
4. Preface xi
5. Introduction: Civic Festivities in Nineteenth-Century France 1
6. 1 A Common Sentiment ofNational Glory 22
7. 2 Variations on Provincial Themes 38
8. 3 Proud to Be French 57
9. 4 Honorable and Honored Citizens 78
10. 5 Incidents, Accidents, Excesses 105
11. 6 All the Majesty of the State 120
12. 7 The Immense Space between Heaven and Earth 140
13. 8 We Have Our Own Music 154
14. 9 Eroding Bonapartist Sovereignty 179
15. 10 Legitimist Coldness, Republican Enthusiasm 201
16. Conclusion: Festivity, Identity, Civility 220
17. Notes 239
18. Primary Sources 281
19. Index 287