Ceuvres De Turgot

"Ceuvres De Turgot" (Volume 5) is a critical compilation of the writings of Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, the prominent 18th-century French economist and statesman. Edited by Gustave Schelle, this volume captures the intellectual rigor and administrative vision of a man whose ideas helped shape the transition toward economic liberalism. Turgot, a central figure among the Physiocrats, advocated for radical reforms that sought to modernize the French economy through the principles of free trade and social equity.

This final volume of the collected works documents Turgot's tenure as Controller-General of Finances and his subsequent reflections on political economy. It features a diverse array of materials, including official correspondence, legislative proposals, and theoretical essays that address the abolition of trade guilds and the reform of taxation. His insights into the nature of capital, the importance of agricultural productivity, and the role of individual liberty in economic progress remain foundational to the study of political science and history.

An essential resource for historians and economists, this work provides a detailed look at the internal struggles of the French monarchy before the Revolution. It highlights Turgot's persistent efforts to implement Enlightenment ideals within a complex political landscape, making it a vital contribution to the history of economic thought.

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