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“The historian Jeremy Popkin, who wrote a very good general history of the French Revolution called A New World Begins, he says in that, you know, Louis had been brought up to respect reason.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Louis XVI and Enlightenment
For: Historians and students of the French Revolution
Key quote: “The historian Jeremy Popkin, who wrote a very good general history of the French Revolution called A New World Begins, he says in that, you know, Louis had been brought up to respect reason, as so many people were.”
The host mentions Jeremy Popkin's book 'A New World Begins' to highlight the complexities of Louis XVI's reign and his Enlightenment ideals. Popkin's work provides a comprehensive history of the French Revolution, illustrating how Louis's upbringing influenced his views on governance and citizen rights.