communist
Publication of "Travels in Icaria", the 1st "communist"
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1840 in France
Explore 15 historical events and records for France in 1840.
Historical records for France in 1840
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July
Travels in Icaria
Publication of "Travels in Icaria", the 1st "communist"
Travels in Icaria", the
Publication of "Travels in Icaria", the 1st "communist"
December
Burial
Interred at Les Invalides
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Napoleon III
Arrested & condemned to imprisonment at the fortress of Ham
Arrest of Napoleon III
Imprisoned in Ham
Coup
Propagandist in Boulogne-sur-Mer for the failed attempt by Louis-Napoleon to regain the throne
Coup
Stages a failed coup at Boulogne-sur-Mer. Failed military coup in Boulogne-sur-Mer
Foreign Secretary of France
Appointed Foreign Minister
Minister of Public Instruction
Cousin serves as Minister of Public Instruction and influences French educational policy.
Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War, 3rd term
Organisation Du Travail
Publication of "Organisation Du Travail"
President of the Council
Appointed President of the Council, 3rd term
Proudhon Introduces Anarchist Selfdescription
In What Is Property Proudhon used the term anarchist positively while criticizing coercive political authority.
Proudhon Publishes What Is Property
Proudhon published What Is Property and became known for his provocative argument that existing property relations could amount to theft.
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