The French Revolution and Napoleon: A Sourcebook (2)
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- Synopsis
- This volume collects together a wide selection of primary texts that explain the processes behind the enormous changes undergone by France and Europe between 1787 and 1815, from the origins of the Revolution to the counterrevolution and from Marie-Antoinette to Bonaparte.The achievements, terror and drama of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic period restructured politics and society on a grand scale, making this the defining moment for modern European history. While bringing the impact of historical events to life, Philip Dwyer and Peter McPhee provide a clear outline of the period through the selection of key documents, lucid introductory passages and commentary. They illustrate the meaning of the Revolution for peasants, sans- culottes, women and slaves, as well as placing events within a wider European and global context.Students will find this an invaluable source of information on the Revolution and its international significance.
- Copyright:
- 2024
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 328 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781040033203
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781032618814, 9781134638369, 9781040033159, 9781032618784, 9781032618791
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 06/25/24
- Copyrighted By:
- selection and editorial matter, Philip Dwyer and Peter McPhee
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Philip Dwyer
- Edited by:
- Peter McPhee