The first total war by david bell covers the entire period from the beginning of the french revolution to napoleons exile. The french revolution has been regarded as a convenient starting point for modern history. Page 530 the discussion of the history and theory of the various forms of communism and socialism contained in this volume is marked by the comprehensive research, clearness of perception, sobriety of judgment, and fairness of statement characteristic of the author no previous writer on the subject has exhibited so clear a perception of the vital points at issue, or has offered more sound. The french revolution was one of the most dramatic social upheavals in history. Mill even sent his friend a library of books and other materials concerning the revolution, and by 1834 carlyle. The peoples history of the french revolution is a vivid retelling of events, bringing them to life with a multitude of voices. An engaging, casual history of librarians and libraries and a famous one that burned down. Sep 17, 2014 to order a peoples history of the french revolution for. This new edition of the most authoritative, comprehensive history of the french revolution of 1789 draws on a generation of extensive research and scholarly debate to reappraise the most famous of all revolutions. Opening with the accession of louis xvi in 1774, eminent historian william doyle describes the collapse of the government, the calling of the estatesgeneral and the principles of 1789. List of books and articles about french revolution online.
This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. The king went bankrupt after making his people pay high taxes. A hundred years after the russian revolution, history, according to most historians, had pronounced its judgment. This article takes a look at the history of both the guillotine and the similar machines which came before. Hope ushers in a revolution, as earthquakes are preceded by bright weather. Buy a short history of the french revolution 5 by popkin, jeremy d. Marielouisadolphe thiers 17971877 was a prominent figure in a turbulent period in french history. List of books and articles about french revolution. Their object is rather to lay, if that be possible, an explanation of it before the english reader.
The french revolution traces the long and short term causes of the french revolution to the october days and its consequences up to the dissolution of the convention and beyond. The author and broadcaster says that for anybody wanting to go into politics a mastery of the french revolution is an enormous help, and will deepen their understanding of what they ought to be doing today. May 11, 2009 buy a short history of the french revolution 5 by popkin, jeremy d. Thomas carlyle, in this book, blends history and literature to tell a compelling tale. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The best books to read on the russian revolution, a. The best books on the french revolution five books. In her latest, new yorker staff writer orlean rin tin tin.
Four new books explore the philosophical and political sources of the russian revolution, its early influences and how it influenced other movements. Many books have been written about it, but i loved your comment, in your presidential address to the american historical association that every great interpreter of the french revolution and there have been many such has found the event ultimately mystifying. Mar 17, 2017 history of the guillotine the guillotine is the classic physical symbol of the french revolution, a machine designed for its cold blooded equality. Page 530 the discussion of the history and theory of the various forms of communism and socialism contained in this volume is marked by the comprehensive research, clearness of perception, sobriety of judgment, and fairness of statement characteristic of the author no previous writer on the subject has exhibited so clear a perception of the vital points at issue, or. The following selection combines introductory and general histories with a few more specialized works. The history of the french revolution thiers, adolphe. We feature smart, groundbreaking research and wellwritten narratives from expert writers. This catalog page is provided by the online books page, and the. Our work has been featured by the new york times, time magazine, history channel, discovery channel, smithsonian, mental floss, npr, and more. The book tells the story of the largest slave revolt in the british empire during.
If youre not a professional historian, the best modern history of the french revolution is citizens. The words liberty, equality and fraternity were stamped on the minds of people subsequent to the success of the french revolution. The revolution overthrew the monarchy, established a republic, catalyzed violent periods of political turmoil, and finally culminated in a dictatorship under napoleon who brought many of. Feel free to submit interesting articles, tell us about this cool book you just read, or start a discussion about who everyones favorite figure of minor french nobility is. French revolution story book by lily oehler on prezi. Aug 28, 2003 the french revolution is among the few historical events where the fractal nature of history is unavoidable and tremendously inconvenient. They are available for purchase through our affiliate partner, the book depository, at low prices. History books about the french revolution wikipedia.
Nov 10, 2011 marielouisadolphe thiers 17971877 was a prominent figure in a turbulent period in french history. A history by thomas carlyle this line alone offers enough reason to read the book. The french revolution created turmoil across the whole of europe, via a series of events which continue to captivate and inspire massive debate. The crisis of the 1780s and the causes of the french revolution while historians still. This selection of french revolution books has been recommended by alpha history authors. This is a book that has been needed for a long time.
The oxford history of the french revolution by william doyle. As such, there is a vast range of literature on the topic, much of it involving specific methodologies and approaches. Enlightenment thinkers include locke, voltaire and montesquieu. These books are recommended for their content, accessibility and affordability. Jul 14, 2015 the french revolution was plotted on a tennis court. Best american revolution book ever journal of the american. History, of course, is rarely so neat, and other historians quickly found counterexamples of extensive premodern reading cicero and his letters. Seems like there should be a vast assortment to choose from for such a famous time period, but ive always focused more on 20th century history, so im new at branching out into a period like this. Updates for this second edition include a generous chronology of events, plus an extended bibliographical essay providing an examination of the. In honor of bastille day, explore some wellknown facts about the french revolutionsome of which may not be so factual. The revolution put into practice that sovereignty comes from the people and not from above.
Feb 15, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Bell argues the revolutionnapoleon marked a dramatic change in warfare a. The oxford history of the french revolution by william. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Only in this way, by understanding the desires and demands of the lower classes, can the revolutionary bloodshed and the implacable will of a man such as robespierre be truly understood. While the french revolution was a complex conflict with numerous triggers and causes, the american revolution set the stage for an effective uprising. A history of the russian revolution, leon trotsky about 900 pages long, this book is an imposing firsthand account of the russian revolution, remarkable for having been composed by one of its chief protagonistsproof, if need be, that leon trotsky was a. Jeremy popkins new book will be the history of the french revolution for the foreseeable future, the next generation at least. Dec 06, 2016 elie wiesel spent his early years in a small transylvanian town as one of four children. The oxford history of the french revolution wikipedia. What is the best history book about the french revolution and.
The top 10 french revolution novels hilary mantel the. The oxford history of the french revolution provides a comprehensive and powerful account of the extraordinary events in france and europe between 1789 and 1799. Pages in category history books about the french revolution the following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. A fascinating nonfiction book that looks into the lives of six women in revolutionary france is liberty by lucy moore. The best books on the french revolution recommended by peregrine worsthorne. Journal of the american revolution is the leading source of knowledge about the american revolution and founding era. This category is for articles on history books with the french revolution as a topic. The french revolution was where the poor rose to the rich and thought everyone should be the same. The author and broadcaster says that for anybody wanting to go into politics a mastery of the french revolution is an enormous help, and will deepen their understanding of. Nov 28, 2002 this new edition of the most authoritative, comprehensive history of the french revolution of 1789 draws on a generation of extensive research and scholarly debate to reappraise the most famous of all revolutions. The object of these few pages is not to recount once more the history of the revolution. Read the revolution museum of the american revolution. But history remembers the french revolution in a starkly different way, as the same leaders who sought a more democratic system while out of power devolved into establishing an incredibly repressive tyranny of their own once they acquired it. The french revolution is one of the most important perhaps still the historical event of all time.
Men beat, the wrong way, their ploughshares into swords. Mar 24, 2020 most history books fall into the c, d, e, and f call number areas, but they may be found throughout the collection. French historyfrench revolution wikibooks, open books for. A loose intellectual movement during the 17th century. The secret history of the pink carnation, and the masque of the black tulip.
When he had their taxes, instead of spending it on thing for making the town better for the people, he used the money to pay for luxurious parties and. Here is a representative selection of useful history reference books. Dec 23, 2011 some good reads on the revolution and napoleon. Looking for the best books detailing the sequence of events of both the french revolution and the ensuing napoleonic wars. The best books that are about, set in, or written in the french revolution time period 17891799.
Carlyles french revolution, complete in a single file by thomas carlyle available from rakuten kobo. To the eye of history many things, in that sickroom of louis, are now visible, which to the courtiers there present were invisible. The book presents a clear, concise, wellwritten analytical narrative that incorporates relevant research by historians from the present genertaion back to the early nineteenth century, as well as wellchosen. The book that established thomas carlyles reputation when first published in 1837, this spectacular historical masterpiece has since been accepted as the. A curated collection of excerpts from exciting, thoughtprovoking books about the. Pages in category history books about the french revolution. The best books on the french revolution five books expert. Thiers, frederick shoberl translator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But here are a few more quotations, not entirely irrelevant to contemporary south africa. Discover librarianselected research resources on french revolution from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Top 10 books about the russian revolution books the guardian. For a fun read, theres the first couple of lauren willigs books. The french revolution ebook by hilaire belloc rakuten kobo. What is the best history book on the french revolution.
The history of the french revolution by thiers m a abebooks. Oct 09, 20 journal of the american revolution is the leading source of knowledge about the american revolution and founding era. A peoples history of the french revolution by eric hazan. Our work has been featured by the new york times, time magazine, history channel, discovery channel, smithsonian, mental floss, npr, and. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. What is the best history book about the french revolution. Most history books fall into the c, d, e, and f call number areas, but they may be found throughout the collection.
History is story of blood, and literature the story of pain. Home browse history european history france 17th and 18th century france french revolution. Prerevolutionary france frances history of piecemeal territorial expansion produced a jigsaw of different laws, rights and boundaries which some felt were ripe for reform. Mill proposed that carlyle produce the work instead.