1789: The French Revolution Begins

by Robert H. Blackman

Book Overview

The French Revolution marks the beginning of modern politics. Using a diverse range of sources, Robert H. Blackman reconstructs key constitutional debates, from the initial convocation of the Estates General in Versailles in May 1789, to the National Assembly placing the wealth of the Catholic Church at the disposal of the nation that November, revealing their nuances through close readings of participant and witness accounts. This comprehensive and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108492444
• ISBN13: 9781108492447
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.1" x 6.3"