A History of the Barricade by Eric Hazan

A History of the Barricade by Eric Hazan

In the history of European revolutions, the barricade is a glorious emblem, especially the barricades of Paris, which graced all the revolts of the nineteenth century. The barricade was always a makeshift construction-the word derives from barrique, or barrel-but it served as an offensive tactic in narrow city streets, enmeshing the forces of repression. Barricades were also a theatrical stage, from where insurgents could harangue soldiers and subvert their allegiance, and their symbolic power remained alive in the historic French protests of May 1968 and the Occupy movements. In a series of concise chapters, Eric Hazan traces the many stages in the barricade's evolution, from the Wars of Religion through the Paris Commune, drawing on observations from contemporary thinkers.

A History of the Barricade is essential reading for anyone seeking a guided tour of revolutionary Paris..Hazan's book is arguably the most readable, and constitutes a marvelous introduction to the history of revolt. -- Daniel Benson * Left History *
Hazan's short survey, peppered with contemporary quotes and outlining the story of the barricade across three centuries, would provide an engaging introduction to the subject for the general reader or undergraduate student. -- Laura O'Brien, French History

Eric Hazan is the founder of the publisher La Fabrique and the author of several books, including Notes on the Occupation, A People's History of the French Revolution and the highly acclaimed The Invention of Paris. He has lived in Paris, France, all his life.

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ISBN 13	9781784781255
ISBN 10	1784781258
Title	A History of the Barricade
Author	Eric Hazan
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Verso Books
Year published	2015-11-10
Number of pages	128
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