Historical Dictionary of the French Revolution

Paul R. Hanson

Scarecrow Press, 2004 - History - 395 pages

The French Revolution remains the most examined event, or period, in world history. Most historians would argue that it was the first "modern" revolution, an event so momentous that it changed the very meaning of the word revolution to its modern sense of connoting a political and or social upheaval that marks a decisive break with the past, one that moves a society in a forward or progressive direction. No revolution has occurred since 1789 without making reference to this first revolution, and most have been measured against it. When revolution shook the foundations of the Old Regime in France, shock waves reverberated throughout the western world. Historical Dictionary of the French Revolution examines the causes and origins, the roles of significant--and often colorful--persons, crucial events and turning points, significant institutions and organizations, and the economic, social, and intellectual factors involved in the revolution. An introductory essay, chronology, and comprehensive bibliography complement the more than 400 dictionary entries, making this a great resource for students and history enthusiasts alike.

Contents

• Introduction: 1
• The Dictionary: 15
• Bibliography: 339

About the author

Paul R. Hanson is Professor of History at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana. He has written extensively on the history of the French Revolution and is author ofThe Jacobin Republic under Fire: The Federalist Revolt in the French Revolution.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Historical Dictionary of the French Revolution; Issue 27 of G - Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Series; Volume 27 of Historical dictionaries of ancient civilizations and historical eras; Issue 27 of Historical dictionaries of war, revolution, and civil unrest
• Author: Paul R. Hanson
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press, 2004
• ISBN: 0810850524, 9780810850521
• Length: 395 pages
• Subjects: History / Europe / France; History / Military / Revolutions & Wars of Independence; History / Reference