Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides students and general readers with an introduction to revolutionary France whilst also presenting a clear argument to explain the events of the period.
- Provides students and general readers with an introduction to revolutionary France .
- Also presents a clear argument to explain the events of the period.
- Argues that the French Revolution encountered resistance from the poor as well as the privileged.
- Includes substantial discussion of society and government under Napoleon.
- Contextualizing material in each chapter aids students new to the topic.
