Challenging classical histories of the French Revolution, this revisionist work argues that any history and analysis of the period must give as much weight to counterrevolution as to revolution itself. Sutherland demonstrates that the effects of the Revolution varied greatly according to regional economies, social structures, and religious affiliations. For example, while many groups--particularly urban groups--benefited from the revolutionary reforms of 1789-91, there were many others--such as the rural poor--whose condition markedly deteriorated. The book examines how massive...
Challenging classical histories of the French Revolution, this revisionist work argues that any history and analysis of the period must give as much w...
This book provides students and general readers with an introduction to revolutionary France whilst also presenting a clear argument to explain the events of the period.
Provides students and general readers with an introduction to revolutionary France .
Also presents a clear argument to explain the events of the period.
Argues that the French Revolution encountered resistance from the poor as well as the privileged.
Includes substantial discussion of society and government under Napoleon.
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This book provides students and general readers with an introduction to revolutionary France whilst also presenting a clear argument to explain the ev...
This book provides students and general readers with an introduction to revolutionary France whilst also presenting a clear argument to explain the events of the period.
Provides students and general readers with an introduction to revolutionary France .
Also presents a clear argument to explain the events of the period.
Argues that the French Revolution encountered resistance from the poor as well as the privileged.
Includes substantial discussion of society and government under Napoleon.
...
This book provides students and general readers with an introduction to revolutionary France whilst also presenting a clear argument to explain the ev...
