The Creation, Destruction and Recreation of Henri IV: Seeing Popular Sovereignty in the Statue of a King.

Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading   Processing Request
Read Online Read More Add to Saved list
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      PARIS (France); FRANCE
    • Abstract:
      This article examines the multiple meanings attributed to the 1818 restoration of the statue of Henri IV in Paris within the context of the French Restoration's contest over memory. It first examines the meaning of Henri IV over time and the meaning of the statue's location, and then considers the meaning of the crowd in visual and textual depictions of the ceremony to restore the statue. The article argues that the statue of Henri IV at the moment of its 1818 resurrection simultaneously symbolized the legitimacy of the restored monarchy, reconciliation following a long period of civil conflict, and the legitimate authority of the crowd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
    • Abstract:
      Copyright of History & Memory is the property of Indiana University Press and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)