Author: | Jacob Steinberg | ISBN: | 9781680480252 |
Publisher: | Britannica Educational Publishing | Publication: | July 15, 2015 |
Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing | Language: | English |
Author: | Jacob Steinberg |
ISBN: | 9781680480252 |
Publisher: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
Publication: | July 15, 2015 |
Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
Language: | English |
The catalysts, major events, and consequences of one of history’s bloodiest revolutions are presented in a thrilling and academically rigorous way in this guide to the French Revolution. The stories of this historic episode’s key players are narrated, including the tales of such well-known characters as Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte. There is a thorough treatment of France’s economy, government, and social life both before, during the various phases of, and after the Revolution. Napoleon’s post-Revolutionary European conquests and subsequent downfall and exile are also narrated in this title sure to captivate all readers.
The catalysts, major events, and consequences of one of history’s bloodiest revolutions are presented in a thrilling and academically rigorous way in this guide to the French Revolution. The stories of this historic episode’s key players are narrated, including the tales of such well-known characters as Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte. There is a thorough treatment of France’s economy, government, and social life both before, during the various phases of, and after the Revolution. Napoleon’s post-Revolutionary European conquests and subsequent downfall and exile are also narrated in this title sure to captivate all readers.