Books XXX-XXXI
Theory of feudal laws among the Franks - historical foundation for moderate monarchy and noble privileges.
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The closing books offer a historical investigation tracing French monarchy's institutions to Germanic origins, defending the thèse nobiliaire that the nobility's privileges are constitutionally foundational.
Book XXX, Chapter 1
Famous declaration that the feudal laws form a beautiful spectacle - "an ancient oak rears its lofty head."
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