MEMOIRES SUR LA VIE ET LES OUVRAGES DE M. [Anne-Robert Jacques] TURGOT; Ministre D'Etat
Philadelphie (ie Paris: Barrois l'ainé), 1782. First Edition. 8vo, pp. viii, 148; [iii], 268. Two volumes bound in one volume of contemporary calf (rubbed along the front hinge, spine gilt); some minor foxing and soiling, but a very good copy. Kress B459; Goldsmiths 12250. Item #39138
The life and work of the great minister by one of his best friends. The first part treats the youth of Turgot, his successful administration as intendant for the generality of Limoges where he was very popular for his abolition of the corvees and the introduction of a great deal of other reforms, and his administration as secretary of state for the navy which is of particular interest for his enlightened views on colonial policy. The second and larger part treats Turgot's administration as controller-general and minister of finance from August 1774 until May 1776. It contains an account of the numerous reforms introduced by him: the abolishment of abuses, privileges and crushing taxes.
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