opening of the book introduces the context of the July Revolution, outlining the political turmoil and the subsequent establishment of the Duc d'Orléans as the new leader. Thureau-Dangin notes how the revolution culminated in France losing trust in the old monarchy represented by Charles X, and sets the stage for the transitional chaos between the revolutionary factions and the emerging royal power. Key events such as the abdication of Charles X, the response of the political leaders, and the public's reactions frame the narrative as the author navigates through the complexities of establishing a new constitutional monarchy, showing the tensions between revolutionary ideals and monarchical authority. (This is an automatically generated summary.)