Jacques Necker (and public opinion) [ Politics / Publicity ]
… Old Regime (1777-1781) and then the revolution (1788-1790), was known for much more than his keen ability to mobilise credit. Thought to be an unwavering symbol of ministerial virtue by his supporters, and a fraudulent charlatan by his … serving first from 1777 to 1781 and then again from 1788 to 1790. 1 But alongside the world of high finance and state credit, Necker’s career also tells us much about the changing nature of public opinion in the transition from Old Regime … for enveloping the state in another financial crisis, whilst Necker not only maintained his reputation as a genie of credit, but also managed to cultivate a public persona as a minister of enlightened government. As depicted in the …
Censorship | Finance | French Revolution | Public sphere | Third Estate
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