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Impositions and Poverty Across France and Royal Decrees
A fragmentary report describes Pierre Demmergne and Peter Ponteau in context of 1692 price controls. It notes mounting poverty in France due to taxes, a bishop's charitable example, and royal decrees authorizing provisions pricing and writs to fund maritime officers, galley slaves, and church levies, with authorities seeking faster collection and relief measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Council of State
Peter Demmergne
Peter Pontean
Aids
Ponteau
Ecclesia