The French Revolution, 1789-1804
Authority, Liberty and the Search for Stability
The French Revolution, 1789-1804
Authority, Liberty and the Search for Stability
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What was the appeal of the values of the Revolution? When did disillusionment set in, and why? Why did so few women identify with the Revolution? These are some of the questions which recur in this fresh study which focuses on some of the major themes at the heart of the current debate on the French Revolution and the Counter-Revolution.
The French Revolution, 1789-1804:
- Examines the human cost of Revolutionary change and the political ruthlessness of its key players
- Explores the continuities and ruptures in the unfolding of the Revolution up to 1804 and Napoleon's coronation as emperor
- Discusses the emergence of a new political culture, institutions, political participation and rhetoric
- Considers the social history of the 1790s with an assessment of the militarisation of France, violence and vandalism, and the social effects of economic changes
- Adopts a wide perspective and looks at the reception of Revolutionary values in Europe, the French colonies, and the United States
Nigel Aston's concise study is essential reading for all those with an interest in this crucial moment in the creation of the modern world.
Table of Contents
Preface
Timeline
Introduction
PART ONE: THE UNFOLDING OF THE REVOLUTION, 1789-1802
The End of the Monarchy, 1789-1792
The Convention, 1792-1795
An Attempt at Moderation: The Directory and the Consulate, 1795-1804
PART TWO: THE CREATION OF A NEW POLITICAL CULTURE
The Language and Signs of Revolution
The Transformation of Institutions
Changing Patterns of Political Participation
PART THREE: THE REVOLUTION AND ITS SOCIAL IMPACT
The Militarisation of France (The Nation in Arms)
Violence, Vandalism, and Coercion
The Economy and Society
PART FOUR: THE REVOLUTION AND THE WIDER WORLD
The Impact on Europe
The French Diaspora and the Wider World
Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Index.
Product details
| Published | Sep 23 2004 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 310 |
| ISBN | 9780333611753 |
| Imprint | Red Globe Press |
| Dimensions | Not specified |
| Series | European History in Perspective |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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