The French Revolution: The Best One-Hour History - Paperback

by Robert Freeman (Author)

The French Revolution discusses one of the most tumultuous upheavals to established government in the last thousand years. It opens with an overview and then explores a range of different causes. It provides a detailed description of each of the six different governments from 1789 to 1815. Prominent themes are presented. It closes with a refl ection on the enduring effects of the Revolution and a timeline of the major events. The Best One-Hour History series is for those who want a quick but coherent overview of major historical events. It will also serve those who need a competent high-level introduction before going further. Each volume provides a clear and concise account of the episode under discussion. In about an hour, the reader will obtain a well-grounded understanding of why each subject holds iconic status in Western Civilization.