François Guizot: The Historian in Politics

The purpose of the article is to analyze role intellectuals in political life France based on study views and state activities famous French historian figure François Guizot (1787–1874). author examines relationship between historical Guizot, his understanding main problems European history, public during Restoration (1814–1830) July Monarchy (1830–1848). theme intelligentsia power most vividly revealed through personality F. Guizot. He was more than just leading politician Monarchy. enriched such fields knowledge as pedagogy, constitutional law, sociology, science. Similarly many contemporaries, pursued two careers at same time: scientific political. However, Guizot’s failure a overshadowed scientist. concludes that history politics have always been closely intertwined for searched past answers questions pertaining modern France. saw direct continuation politics. In doing so, took into account not only lessons past. formulated concept leadership Europe built theoretical framework foreign policy history. addition, concludes: turning heritage important from practical point view, but also view morality education. For him, development civilization moral improvement mankind.