Challenging classical histories of the French Revolution, this revisionist work argues that any history and analysis of the period must give as much weight to counterrevolution as to revolution itself. Sutherland demonstrates that the effects of the Revolution varied greatly according to regional economies, social structures, and religious affiliations. The book examines how massive counterrevolutionary movements profoundly affected the course of the Revolution, leading to the failure of constitutional government and, ultimately, to an elitist dictatorship that paved the way for many of the struggles of the 19th century. Synthesizing an abundance of information in a refreshingly new light, students and scholars will welcome this bold study on a decisive twenty-five years in French and world history.

France, 1789-1815: Revolution and Counterrevolution

History

Sutherland, Donald M.G.

Europe

Oxford University Press

Challenging classical histories of the French Revolution, this revisionist work argues that any history and analysis of the period must give as much weight to counterrevolution as to revolution itself. Sutherland demonstrates that the effects of the Revolution varied greatly according to regional economies, social structures, and religious affiliations. For example, while many groups--particularly urban groups--benefited from the revolutionary reforms of 1789-91, there were many others--such as the rural poor--whose condition markedly deteriorated. The book examines how massive counterrevolutionary movements profoundly affected the course of the Revolution, leading to the failure of constitutional government and ultimately, to an elitist dictatorship that paved the way for many of the struggles of the 19th century.

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.

The French Revolution and Empire: The Quest for a Civic Order

Wiley/Blackwell

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. 
<ul> <li>Provides students and general readers with an introduction to revolutionary France . 
</li> <li>Also presents a clear argument to explain the events of the period. 
</li> <li>Argues that the French Revolution encountered resistance from the poor as well as the privileged. 
</li> <li>Includes substantial discussion of society and government under Napoleon. 
</li> <li>Contextualizing material in each chapter aids students new to the topic.</li> </ul>

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France, 1789-1815: Revolution and Counterrevolution

France, 1789-1815: Revolution and Counterrevolution

The French Revolution and Empire: The Quest for a Civic Order

The French Revolution and Empire: The Quest for a Civic Order