France in Revolution - Couverture souple

Townson, Duncan; Rees, Dylan

 
9780340803271: France in Revolution

Synopsis

This second edition provides an updated narrative and analysis of one of modern Europe's most important and dramatic events. The author examines the causes, course and impact of the French Revolution from its onset through to the overthrow of Napoleon. Starting with the ancien regime, the text covers the events that led to the outbreak of the revolution in 1789, the rise of the republican movement, the Terror and the Thermidorian reaction. Coverage of the impact of the Revolution on France and the rest of Europe has been fully updated, to take into account recent research. The title also considers the latest historical interpretations of French Revolution. The updated study guides provide a firm basis for answering source-based and essay questions.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This second edition provides an updated narrative and analysis of one of modern Europe's most important and dramatic events. The authors examine the causes, course and impact of the French Revolution from its onset through to the overthrow of Napoleon. The updated study guides provide a firm basis for answering source-based and essay questions.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dylan Rees works in Gower College Swansea, where he combines A level history teaching with management responsibilities. He is the author of a number of books and articles on French and Welsh history. He was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 2014.

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