Access To History France In Revolution 2nd ED

by Duncan Townson (Author), Dylan Rees (Author), Duncan Townson (Author), Dylan Rees (Author)

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.72

  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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  Paperback
  1990

  $3.27

  Providing a survey of the origins and development of the revolutionary years, from the end of the ancien regime to the ascendancy of Napoleon, this book covers pre-revolutionary government and society, the stages of revolt, the rise of the republic movement, the struggle for power, the Terror, the Thermidorean reaction and the impact of the revolution on French society and the rest of Europe. The author discusses different interpretations of the Revolution such as Marxist and Revisionist interpretations. The text provides study guides to provide revision aids for this A-level topic.