The Religious Origins of the French Revolution: From Calvin to the Civil Constitution, 1560-1791

The Religious Origins of the French Revolution: From Calvin to the Civil Constitution, 1560-1791

by Dale Van Kley (Author)

Synopsis

Although the French Revolution is associated with efforts to "dechristianise" the French state, it actually had religious - even Christian - origins, claims this text. Looking back at the centuries preceding the revolution, it explores the religious strands that influenced political events.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 402
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 04 Jan 2000

ISBN 10: 0300080859
ISBN 13: 9780300080858