Historical Dictionary of the French Revolution (Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution, and Civil Unrest, No. 27)
Publisher: The Scarecrow Press, Inc.
Published: July 28, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 424
ISBN-13: 9780810850521
Subjects: European history: c 1750 to c 1900; History: World; General; History - General History; Europe; Revolution, 1789-1799; Europe - France; History / France; France; Dictionaries; History
Description: "The French Revolution remains one of the most examined events in world history. Most historians would argue that it was the first "modern" revolution, an event so momentous that it gave the word revolution its current connotation of a political and/or social upheaval that marks a decisive break with the past and moves a society in a forward or progressive direction. When revolution shook the foundations of the Old Regime in France, shock waves reverberated throughout the Western world." "Historical Dictionary of the French Revolution examines the causes and origins; roles of significant - and often colorful - people; crucial events and turning points; significant institutions and organizations; and economic, social, and intellectual factors involved in the conflict. An introductory essay, chronology, and comprehensive bibliography complement the more than 400 dictionary entries, making this a great resource for students and history enthusiasts alike."--BOOK JACKET.