Jeremy Popkin gives a concise and surprisingly effective (almost) summary of the most tumultuous ten-year history in French history. Although the book is small in stature, it does a terrific job of introducing the reader to the major events that happened throughout the French Revolution. Jul 1, 2016 - A Short History of the French Revolution (Subscription). Routledge, Jul. Suggestions for Further Reading.

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The Origins of the French Revolution. The Collapse of the Absolute Monarchy, 1787-1789.

The Revolutionary Rupture, 1789-1790. The Defeat of the Liberal Revolution, 1790-1792. The Convention and the Republic, 1792-1794. The Return to Order, 1794-1799. The Napoleonic Consulate, 1799-1804.

The Napoleonic Empire, 1804-1815. The Revolutionary Heritage. Suggestions for Further Reading. Responsibility: Jeremy D.

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Provides a clear and concise overview of the history of the French Revolution Organized in a comprehensible chronological narrative, A Short History of the French Revolution is a concise introduction to the major events surrou This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Provides a clear and concise overview of the history of the French Revolution Organized in a comprehensible chronological narrative, A Short History of the French Revolution is a concise introduction to the major events surrounding the Revolution and the succeeding Napoleonic era.

Readers are introduced to the different ways in which historians have interpreted these events, as well as the political, social, and cultural origins of the Revolution. The 6th edition incorporates the latest research including new work on race, gender, and the question of revolutionary violence. If you're looking for good political/social/economic info on the French Revolution - this is a great book to have. If you're doing research on the political/social economic situation - then get this book!!!

If you're looking for details of the revolutionary and napoleonic wars - then skip this book. If you're looking for exciting narrative and drama - again, skip this book. Me - I prefer a little drama and excitement in my reading material - like you'll find with some other books (see Walter Lor If you're looking for good political/social/economic info on the French Revolution - this is a great book to have. If you're doing research on the political/social economic situation - then get this book!!!

If you're looking for details of the revolutionary and napoleonic wars - then skip this book. If you're looking for exciting narrative and drama - again, skip this book. Me - I prefer a little drama and excitement in my reading material - like you'll find with some other books (see Walter Lord, Stephen Ambrose, David McCullough, etc) - but I'm glad I read this book.