The Coming of the French Revolution

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By Georges Lefebvre

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The Coming of the French Revolution by Georges Lefebvre is a seminal work that explores the events leading up to and the initial stages of the French Revolution. Lefebvre examines the social, economic, and political factors that contributed to the uprising, offering insight into the various classes' dynamics and the challenges facing the monarchy. The book provides a detailed analysis of the changing tides in French society as it moved towards revolution.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by historical analysis and wish to explore the key events, social currents, and political shifts that led to a pivotal moment in world history. Georges Lefebvre provides a detailed examination of the multifaceted causes behind a major revolution, offering insights that can enrich your understanding of how such significant societal transformations unfold.

The Coming of the French Revolution

"First published in French, under the title 'Quatre-vingt-neuf, ' in 1939 under the auspices of the Institute for the History of the French Revolution, University of Paris, in conjunction with the National Committee for the Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the French Revolution"--Colophon.

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The Coming of the French Revolution remains essential reading for anyone interested in the origins of this great turning point in the formation of the modern world.

First published in 1939, on the eve of the Second World War, and suppressed by the Vichy government, this classic work explains what happened in France in 1789, the first year of the French Revolution. Georges Lefebvre wrote history "from below"—a Marxist approach. Here, he places the peasantry at the centre of his analysis, emphasizing the class struggles in France and the significant role they played in the coming of the revolution.

Eloquently translated by the historian R. R. Palmer and featuring an introduction by Timothy Tackett that provides a concise intellectual biography of Lefebvre and a critical appraisal of the book, this Princeton Classics edition continues to offer fresh insights into democracy, dictatorship, and insurrection.

Series: Princeton Classics

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The Coming of the French Revolution by Georges Lefebvre is highly regarded as an excellent introduction to the study of the French Revolution. It is praised for its clear explanation of the multiple causes of the insurrection and the influences of different societal classes. The book is not just a history of 1789 but a comprehensive synthesis offering a deep philosophical perspective on the entire revolution.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691168463

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Edition: Revised edition

Contributors:

Translated by R. R. Palmer
Preface by R. R. Palmer
Introduction by Timothy Tackett

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 280

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European History Georges Lefebvre History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Princeton Classics

About the Author

Georges Lefebvre (18741959) was one of the most important twentieth-century historians of the French Revolution. His books include The Great Fear of 1789: Rural Panic in Revolutionary France (Princeton). R. R. Palmer (19092002) was professor emeritus of history at Yale University and a guest scholar at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Timothy Tackett is professor emeritus of history at the University of California, Irvine.