This scholarly work examines the evolution of agronomic thought in France from the early sixteenth century through the early twentieth century. The study traces how agricultural ideas developed and changed over more than four centuries, analyzing the intellectual frameworks that shaped farming practices and rural development in France. Drawing on historical analysis, the author investigates the intersection of agricultural theory with economic considerations and social change. The book provides insight into how French thinkers approached questions of land use, crop management, and rural economy during a period of significant transformation in agricultural practices. Published by Presses universitaires de France in 1969, this work represents a comprehensive historical examination of agricultural intellectual traditions in France.