Jacques Necker (and public opinion) [ Politics / Publicity ]
… for reform of provincial government and taxation (Harris, Reform Stateman , 218). 5 At a time when much of the French court and government administration resisted political and fiscal reform, Necker’s compte rendu appealed to public … public and like-minded reformers, breaking the secrecy of absolute monarchy also rallied reactionary interests at court against him. Following the compte rendu ’s publication, a series of anonymous pamphlets soon appeared not only … ally in the King’s immediate sphere of influence, with Louis now more likely to fall prey to the conservative faction at court. On another, Necker’s dismissal shook public confidence and sparked chaos in Paris, threatening both the Crown and …
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