The French Revolution: A Very Short Introduction by William Doyle (English) Pape

Description: The French Revolution by William Doyle William Doyle chronicles the unfolding events of the French Revolution, from the quarrels of the first revolutionaries with the king, to the Terror, to the rise of Napoleon. Considering how and why the revolution destroyed the age-old cultural, institutional, and social structures in France, Doyle also explores its lasting effects today. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The French Revolution is a time of history made familiar from Dickens, Baroness Orczy, and Tolstoy, as well as the legends of let them eat cake, and tricolours. Beginning in 1789, this period of extreme political and social unrest saw the end of the French monarchy, the death of an extraordinary number of people beneath the guillotines blade during the Terror, and the rise of Napoleon, as well as far reaching consequences still with us today, such as theenduring ideology of human rights, and decimalization.In this Very Short Introduction, William Doyle introduces the French old regime and considers how and why it collapsed. Retelling theunfolding events of the revolution, he analyses why the revolutionaries quarrelled with the king, the church and the rest of Europe, why this produced Terror, and finally how it accomplished rule by a general. Doyle also discusses how and why the revolution destroyed the age-old cultural, institutional, and social structures in France and beyond. In this new edition, Doyle includes new sections highlighting the main developments in the field since the first edition, before exploring the legacyof the revolution in the form of rationality in public affairs and responsible government.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Presscontains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Author Biography William Doyle is Emeritus Professor of History and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Bristol. His recent books include Aristocracy and its Enemies in the Age of Revolution (2009), Napoleon Bonaparte (2015), and France and the Age of Revolution: Regimes Old and New from Louis XIV to Napoleon Bonaparte (2017). He is the editor of The Oxford Handbook of the Ancien Régime (2011). Table of Contents 1: Echoes2: Why it happened3: How it happened4: What it ended5: What it started6: Where it standsTimeline: Important dates of the French RevolutionThe Revolutionary CalendarFurther readingIndex Promotional A sharp, concise introduction into the French Revolution, chronicling the unfolding events from the quarrels of the first revolutionaries with the king, to the rise of Napoleon. Long Description The French Revolution is a time of history made familiar from Dickens, Baroness Orczy, and Tolstoy, as well as the legends of let them eat cake, and tricolours. Beginning in 1789, this period of extreme political and social unrest saw the end of the French monarchy, the death of an extraordinary number of people beneath the guillotines blade during the Terror, and the rise of Napoleon, as well as far reaching consequences still with us today, such as theenduring ideology of human rights, and decimalization.In this Very Short Introduction, William Doyle introduces the French old regime and considers how and why it collapsed. Retelling theunfolding events of the revolution, he analyses why the revolutionaries quarrelled with the king, the church and the rest of Europe, why this produced Terror, and finally how it accomplished rule by a general. Doyle also discusses how and why the revolution destroyed the age-old cultural, institutional, and social structures in France and beyond. In this new edition, Doyle includes new sections highlighting the main developments in the field since the first edition, before exploring the legacyof the revolution in the form of rationality in public affairs and responsible government.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Presscontains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Feature Chronicles the unfolding events of the French Revolution, from the quarrels of the first revolutionaries with the king, to the Terror, to the rise of NapoleonExplores why the French Revolution happened, and what factors led up to the initial outburst of violenceConsiders how and why the revolution destroyed the age-old cultural, institutional and social structures in FrancePart of the Very Short Introductions series - over ten million copies sold worldwide New Feature 1. Echoes 2. Why it happened 3. How it happened 4. What it ended 5. What it started 6. Where it stands Timeline: Important dates of the French Revolution The Revolutionary Calendar Further reading Index Details ISBN0198840071 Series Very Short Introductions Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 0198840071 ISBN-13 9780198840077 Format Paperback Author William Doyle Publisher Oxford University Press Edition 2nd Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 11 black and white images Affiliation Emeritus Professor of History and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Bristol DEWEY 944.04 Publication Date 2019-11-28 UK Release Date 2019-11-28 NZ Release Date 2019-11-28 Pages 176 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Audience General AU Release Date 2019-12-11 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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