The French Revolution

Name: The French Revolution
Author: Hardman John

Hardman John

Yale University Press

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A major new political history of the French Revolution Â In 1786, Franceâ€™s ancien rÃ©gime was functioning as usual. Its alliance with the victorious American colonies had restored its diplomatic prestige, the economy seemed to be flourishing, and internal politics seemed quiet. But just a few short years later, the dynasty which had ruled France for over 800 years was swept away. What happened to cause such devastating change to the long-established political structure? Â John Hardman traces the political history of the French Revolution, from its origins to its aftermath. Hardman argues that the nature of ancien rÃ©gime politics, the mismanagement of the fiscal crisis, and a new generation of young, overly confident politicians brought the Bourbon monarchyâ€™s apparatus crashing down. He shows how feudalism was on its last legs in 1789, and analyses the key roles played by Louis XVI, Antoine Barnave, and Georges Danton. Â This is a remarkable history of one of modern Europeâ€™s defining moments, shedding new light on the complex politics of the day.

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