A Short History of the French RevolutionFor undergraduate history courses covering the French Revolution and Modern French History, and as a supplement in courses on European History. Also for advanced placement high school courses in European and French History. Written for today's undergraduates, this up-to-date survey of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Period offers a shorter, concise alternative to the longer, detailed texts more appropriate for advanced study. This text introduces students to the major events that comprise the story of the French Revolution; to the different ways in which historians have interpreted them; to the political, social, and cultural origins of the Revolution; and to the latest methodological approaches. |
Contents
PREFACE | 7 |
The Failure of Reform | 8 |
The Lower Classes | 13 |
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