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France and the Age of Revolution

Regimes Old and New from Louis XIV to Napoleon Bonaparte
By William Doyle
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France and the Age of Revolution by William Doyle delves into the tumultuous period surrounding the French Revolution, exploring the social, political, and economic factors that influenced this transformative era. The book examines the challenges France faced, the ideologies that shaped the revolution, and the impact on both the nation and Europe. Doyle offers an insightful overview of the events and their enduring legacy in European history.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in the intricate history of France during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It offers a deep dive into the political, social, and cultural transformations that defined the age of revolution, capturing the complexities and sweeping changes that shaped modern Europe.

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France and the Age of Revolution

From the turmoil and tragedy of the French Revolution to rise and fall of the enigmatic figure of Napoleon Bonaparte, the history of France between 1789 and 1815 is one of the most enduringly fascinating - and widely-studied - periods of history. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in French Revolution and Napoleonic Europe.

From the turmoil and tragedy of the French Revolution to rise and fall of the enigmatic figure of Napoleon Bonaparte, the history of France between 1789 and 1815 is one of the most enduringly fascinating - and widely-studied - periods of history. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in French Revolution and Napoleonic Europe.

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From the turmoil and tragedy of the French Revolution to the rise and fall of the enigmatic figure of Napoleon Bonaparte, the history of France between 1789 and 1815 is one of the most enduringly fascinating—and widely-studied—periods of history.

In this volume, the renowned historian William Doyle provides a new perspective on several key themes within the history of this period—from the world of the Ancien Regime to the Battle of Waterloo. He sheds new light on the causes of the French Revolution and the impact of the revolution outside France.

In taking a fresh look at the Napoleonic Empire, he considers the influences on Napoleon's leadership decisions and the machinations of his court. Written by one of the leading historians of Revolutionary France, this book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the French Revolution and Napoleonic Europe.

France and the Age of Revolution by William Doyle is a must-read for those who wish to deepen their understanding of this transformative period.

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France and the Age of Revolution by William Doyle is praised for offering a detailed exploration of the intricate political and financial aspects of Ancien Régime France, alongside the broader historical sweep of revolutionary change. Reviewers commend the author for his fresh insights and clear, engaging prose, noting Doyle's skill in addressing the complexities and contingencies of the period without resorting to deterministic interpretations. His work is celebrated for its ability to both provoke thought and inspire understanding of the revolutionary era.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780764450

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: I.B. Tauris

Illustration: 8 bw integrated

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 240

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Education & Reference European History History & Military Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs William Doyle

About the Author

William Doyle FBA is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Bristol and a Fellow of the British Academy. Among his many publications are The Oxford History of the French Revolution (2nd edn, 2002) and an earlier volume of essays, Officers, Nobles and Revolutionaries (1995). More recent books include Aristocracy and its Enemies in the Age of Revolution (2009) and the edited Oxford Handbook of the Ancient Regime (2011).

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