The French Revolution by Ronald Schechter
This book presents articles on the French Revolution, introduced and contextualised for student readers. It includes interpretations from a number of world-renowned historians and covers topics including: the Enlightenment; the origins of the revolution; and class, cultural and social perspectives.
"This is an excellent introduction for those seeking to understand the current state of play in the enduring, but increasingly complex, debate over the origins, nature, and significance of the French RevolutionIt contains a judicious selection of articles and extracts, which illustrate the different responses to the demise of the Marxist interpretation of this world-historical event, since the revisionist charge was led by François Furet in the 1970s. These challenging and up-to-date contributions to the cultural history of political, society, gender, and religion are expertly introduced by the editor, who is to be congratulated on this helpful and timely collection, which will appeal to scholars and students alike." Malcolm Crook, Keele University
"For the study of the Revolution's origins, Schechter has chosen some very good pieces." H-Net Reviews
"Schechter provides a good guide through the material ... The collection is stimulating ..." Times Higher Education Supplement
Ronald Schechter is Assistant Professor of History at the College of William and Mary, Virginia.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780631212706 |
| ISBN 10 | 0631212701 |
| Title | The French Revolution |
| Author | Ronald Schechter |
| Series | Blackwell Essential Readings In History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2000-12-21 |
| Number of pages | 354 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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