1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910480752103321

Autore

House Jonathan M.

Titolo

Controlling Paris : Armed Forces and Counter-Revolution, 1789-1848 / / Jonathan M. House

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY : , : New York University Press, , [2014]

©2014

ISBN

1-4798-3663-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (326 p.)

Collana

Warfare and Culture ; ; 2

Disciplina

944.06

Soggetti

Counterrevolutionaries - France - Paris - History - 19th century

Riots - France - Paris - History - 19th century

Social control - France - Paris - History - 19th century

Civil-military relations - France - Paris - History - 19th century

Police - France - Paris - History - 19th century

Electronic books.

France Politics and government 1789-1900

Paris (France) Social conditions 19th century

Paris (France) History, Military 19th century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front matter -- Contents -- Maps -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Déjà Vu -- 2. The Collapse of the July Monarchy -- 3. Exiled from Paris -- 4. Paramilitary Forces in Paris -- 5. La Garde Nationale Mobile -- 6. Public Force in Paris, February 24–May 4, 1848 -- 7. May 15–16 -- 8. Troop Movements and Attroupements -- 9. The June Days -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. Troop Strengths in Paris, 1848 -- Appendix B. Military Commanders in 1848 -- Appendix C. Glossary -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author

Sommario/riassunto

When not at war, armies are often used to control civil disorders, especially in eras of rapid social change and unrest. But in nineteenth century Europe, without the technological advances of modern armies and police forces, an army’s only advantages were discipline and organization—and in the face of popular opposition to the regime in



power, both could rapidly deteriorate. Such was the case in France after the Napoleonic Wars, where a cumulative recent history of failure weakened an already fragile army’s ability to keep the peace. After the February 1848 overthrow of the last king of France, the new republican government proved remarkably resilient, retaining power while pursuing moderate social policies despite the concerted efforts of a variety of radical and socialist groups. These efforts took numerous forms, ranging from demonstrations to attempted coups to full-scale urban combat, and culminated in the crisis of the June Days. At stake was the future of French government and the social and economic policy of France at large. In Controlling Paris, Jonathan M. House offers us a study of revolution from the viewpoint of the government rather than the revolutionary. It is not focused on military tactics so much as on the broader issues involved in controlling civil disorders: relations between the government and its military leaders, causes and social issues of public disorder, political loyalty of troops in crisis, and excessive use of force to control civil disorders. Yet somehow, despite all these disadvantages, the French police and armed forces prevented regime change far more often than they failed to do so.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910822719403321

Autore

Zahner L. William

Titolo

Steel surfaces : a guide to alloys, finishes, fabrication and maintenance in architecture and art / / L. William Zahner

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , [2021]

2021

ISBN

1-119-54164-6

1-119-54155-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (528 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Zahner's architectural metals series

Classificazione

524.28

672

Disciplina

672.823

Soggetti

Steel

Architectural metal-work

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Sommario/riassunto

"Steel, the fourth book in Zahner's Architectural Metals Series, is a comprehensive and authoritative treatment of steel applications in architecture and art. This visual, full-color guide offers architecture and design professionals the information they need to ensure proper maintenance and fabrication techniques. Zahner's approach to the use of steel in architecture and art covers everything from the history of the metal and choosing the right alloy, to detailed information on a variety of surface and chemical finishes and corrosion resistance. Case studies offer architecture and design professionals strategies for designing and executing successful projects using steel. About the series: Zahner's Architectural Metals Series offers in-depth coverage of today's most commonly used metals in architecture and art. These heavily illustrated guides offer comprehensive coverage of how each metal is used in creating surfaces for building exteriors, interiors, and art finishes. Volumes in the series cover: Stainless Steel; Aluminum; Copper, Brass and Bronze; Steels; and Zinc"--