Lessons from America

Lessons from America, volume 1, provides a detailed historical examination of French liberal aristocrats during the Revolutionary Period (1775-1800). While many refugees of the French Revolution mourned the monarchy, this specific group sought refuge in Philadelphia during the Reign of Terror. Doina Pasca Harsanyi explores their unique journey from participating in enlightened salons and revolutionary activism to living in exile within the United States.

This work of history focuses on the intersection of French and American political development. It traces the movement of these exiles from their time in America back to their eventual return to government positions in France. By studying this group, the text illuminates how the French experiment in democracy was shaped by the American experience. This volume serves as a scholarly resource for those studying the history of Europe, France, and the United States.