Development Planning in Eighteenth-Century France: Corsica's Plan Terrier.

Studies the demography, economy, and social structure of the island of Corsica, France in 18th century. Plan terrier ordered by King Louis XV of his new possession in 1770, two years after the cession of Corsica to France by the Republic of Genoa; Completion of the land survey during the Revolution...

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Published in:	French Historical Studies Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 328 - 352
Main Author:	Willis, F. Roy
Format:	Article
Published:	Duke University Press Spring80
Subjects:	History of Corsica, France 18th century French history Eighteenth century France
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Summary:	Studies the demography, economy, and social structure of the island of Corsica, France in 18th century. Plan terrier ordered by King Louis XV of his new possession in 1770, two years after the cession of Corsica to France by the Republic of Genoa; Completion of the land survey during the Revolution in 1795; Three motives underlying the French government's determination to revive the economy of Corsica; Status of pays de'Etat given to Corsica.