House in the Rue Saint-Fiacre

Discover the intriguing exploration of property rights in revolutionary France with House in the Rue Saint-Fiacre by H. B. Callaway. Published by Harvard University Press in 2023, this compelling hardback spans 304 pages and delves into the complexities surrounding the right to property during a time of significant social upheaval.

Callaway expertly argues that while revolutionary France officially granted all citizens property rights, the reality was marked by a troubling continuity with the Old Regime. Through the lens of the state’s contentious efforts to confiscate property from Parisian émigrés, the author unveils the contradictions inherent in the foundational ideas of ownership that continue to shape modern property rights today.

This thought-provoking work is essential for anyone interested in the intersections of law, history, and social change. Add House in the Rue Saint-Fiacre to your collection and gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of property rights in a revolutionary context.