Portions of chapters 2, 5, and the conclusion were originally published as “Revolutionizing Religious Politics during the Restoration, ” in French Historical Studies, vol. 2, no. 1 (winter 1998).

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Politics and theater: the crisis of legitimacy in restoration France, 1815–1830 / Sheryl Kroen. p. cm. —(Studies on the history of society and culture; 40) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-520-22214-8 (cloth: alk. paper) 1. France—History—Restoration, 1814– 1830—Political aspects. 2. France—History— July Revolution, 1830—Theater and the revolution. 3. Molière, 1622–1673. Tartuffe— Influence. 4. Legitimacy of governments— France. 5. Monarchy—France—History— 19th century. 6. Democracy—France— History—19th century. I. Title. II. Series. dc256.8 .k76 2000 944.06—dc21

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