
INTRODUCTION LES HEURES NOUVELLES
LIVRE I L’ÉVOLUTION MENTALE DES PEUPLES - CHAPITRE I Rôle de la psychologie des peuples dans leur histoire.
LIVRE II LES LUTTES DE PRINCIPES DANS LES GUERRES MODERNES - CHAPITRE I L’action des idées dans les conflits des peuples.
LIVRE III RÔLE DES FACTEURS PSYCHOLOGIQUES DANS LES BATAILLES - CHAPITRE I Éléments psychologiques des batailles.
LIVRE IV PROPAGATION DES CROYANCES ET ORIENTATION DES OPINIONS - CHAPITRE I Comment se créent les opinions et les croyances.
LIVRE V LE NOUVEL OURAGAN RÉVOLUTIONNAIRE - CHAPITRE I Formes actuelles des aspirations populaires.
LIVRE VI ILLUSIONS POLITIQUES DE L’HEURE PRÉSENTE - CHAPITRE I Fondements des prévisions formulées sur la destinée des peuples.
LIVRE VII LA DÉSORGANISATION POLITIQUE DE L’EUROPE - CHAPITRE I Premières difficultés du problème de la paix.
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In the wake of the tumultuous year that reshaped Europe, this work turns its gaze to the unseen forces that steer nations through conflict and peace. It argues that the triumphs and failures of armies, governments, and economies are rooted not merely in material might but in the collective psychology of peoples— their beliefs, passions, and inherited mental patterns. By tracing how emotions have historically moulded decisions on the battlefield and in the halls of power, the author reveals a hidden layer of history that underlies every diplomatic treaty and industrial shift.
The study treats psychology as a practical science, showing how leaders, generals and industrialists consciously tap into these currents to shape outcomes. It also warns of the danger in ignoring cultural mentalities, illustrating how misreading a nation's mindset can turn strategic advantages into costly defeats. Readers are invited to explore how the inner life of societies continues to influence the modern world, offering fresh insight into the forces that still drive our global landscape.
Language
fr
Duration
~7 hours (456K characters)
Release date
2025-03-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1841–1931
Best known for The Crowd, he explored how groups think, feel, and act together—ideas that shaped modern discussions of mass psychology. Trained as a physician but drawn to many fields, he wrote widely on society, history, and human behavior.
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