For courses on the French Revolution. Written for today's undergraduates, this up-to-date survey of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era offers a concise alternative to the longer texts geared to advanced study in the field. This text introduces students to the major events that comprise the story of the French Revolution; to the different ways in which historians have interpreted these event; to the political, social, and cultural origins of the Revolution; and to recent scholarship in the field.

A Short History of the French Revolution Fifth Edition Jeremy D. Popkin This new edition of 'A Short History of the French Revolution' has been updated to reflect the latest scholarship on the subject, in fields ranging from women's history and the history of Franco-American relations to the revolutionary struggles over race and slavery. New documents for classroom discussion highlight foreign reactions to the storming of the Bastille and attitudes toward gender during the Reign of Terror. The bibliography surveys recent publications on the Revolution through the end of 2007.

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The French Revolution and Human Rights: Tyler rated it liked it Jul 29, Popkinn 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1. Jeremy Popkin gives a concise and surprisingly effective almost summary of the most tumultuous ten-year history in French history.

Written for today's undergraduates, this up-to-date survey of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era offers a concise alternative to the longer texts geared to advanced study in the field. This text introduces students to the major events that comprise the story of the French Revolution; to the different ways in which historians have interpreted these event; to the polit Written for today's undergraduates, this up-to-date survey of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era offers a concise alternative to the longer texts geared to advanced study in the field. This text introduces students to the major events that comprise the story of the French Revolution; to the different ways in which historians have interpreted these event; to the political, social, and cultural origins of the Revolution; and to recent scholarship in the field. If you're looking for good political/social/economic info on the French Revolution - this is a great book to have. If you're doing research on the political/social economic situation - then get this book!!! If you're looking for details of the revolutionary and napoleonic wars - then skip this book.

If you're looking for exciting narrative and drama - again, skip this book. Me - I prefer a little drama and excitement in my reading material - like you'll find with some other books (see Walter Lor If you're looking for good political/social/economic info on the French Revolution - this is a great book to have. If you're doing research on the political/social economic situation - then get this book!!!

If you're looking for details of the revolutionary and napoleonic wars - then skip this book. If you're looking for exciting narrative and drama - again, skip this book. Me - I prefer a little drama and excitement in my reading material - like you'll find with some other books (see Walter Lord, Stephen Ambrose, David McCullough, etc) - but I'm glad I read this book.