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Sign up for our monthly email alertsHistorical Dictionary of the French Revolution
Series: Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution, and Civil Unrest #27
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SUBJECTS
Area Studies » European Studies
History » European History
Military Studies » Military History
Reference » History
History » Military History
Reference » Military & Intelligence Studies
REVIEWS
"...an accessible and information-packed guide to that momentous upheaval dividing the early modern and the modern eras in European history....This compact tome excels by what it offers in plain language and with little fanfare - a succinct chronology and introduction; 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries; and a comprehensive bibliography of journal articles, monographs, and edited works....One of the great advantages of the bibliography is that it is wisely divided into useful categories reflecting the various stages of the Revolution from the "Old Regime in Crisis" to "International Reactions to the Revolution." Libraries and scholars working on the French Revolution will want to acquire this excellent reference guide."
— ARBA
DESCRIPTION
The French Revolution remains the most examined event, or period, in world history. Most historians would argue that it was the first "modern" revolution, an event so momentous that it changed the very meaning of the word revolution to its modern sense of connoting a political and or social upheaval that marks a decisive break with the past, one that moves a society in a forward or progressive direction. No revolution has occurred since 1789 without making reference to this first revolution, and most have been measured against it. 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, the roles of significant--and often colorful--persons, crucial events and turning points, significant institutions and organizations, and the economic, social, and intellectual factors involved in the revolution. 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.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Paul R. Hanson is Professor of History at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana. He has written extensively on the history of the French Revolution and is author ofThe Jacobin Republic under Fire: The Federalist Revolt in the French Revolution.
