The religious origins of the French Revolution
Subtitle: from Calvin to the civil constitution, 1560-1791
By: Dale K. Van Kley.
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New Haven, CT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 390
Subjects: Christianity and politics -- History.; Secularism -- France -- History -- 18th century.; Church and state -- France -- History -- 18th century.; France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Religious aspects.; France -- Church history -- 18th century.
Description: Although the French Revolution is associated with efforts to dechristianize the French state and citizenry, it actually had long-term religious - even Christian - origins, claims Dale Van Kley in this controversial new book. Looking back at the two and a half centuries that preceded the revolution, Van Kley explores the diverse, often warring religious strands that influenced political events up to the revolution.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.