Anthony Mergey and Arnault Skornicki , eds., The Age of Du Pont de Nemours: Politics, Law and Physiocracy in the ‘Ancien Régime’ to the American Republic

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the complex relationships between politics, law, and economic theories in historical contexts.
• Editorial contributions from various scholars
• Exploration of historical documents and theories
• Analysis of political and legal frameworks in different eras
• Highlights the influence of physiocracy on political and legal thought
• Discusses the transition from the Ancien Régime to modern governance
• Illustrates the impact of Du Pont de Nemours on economic policy