Schama, Simon
Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141017273
- author:
- Schama, Simon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 848
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- European history: c 1750 to c 1900
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Simon Schama's Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution is a monumental and thought-provoking history of the French Revolution, spanning the years leading up to and following the Revolution. Schama's account is informed and profoundly revisionist, offering a nuanced understanding of the complex social, cultural, and political currents that shaped this pivotal moment in modern history. Through his meticulous research and engaging narrative, Schama brings to life the intricate web of events, ideas, and individuals that defined the French Revolution. His thoughtful and insightful analysis provides an unrivalled impression of the contradictions and complexities that made this period so tumultuous. Written by a renowned scholar and prize-winning author, Citizens is a masterful work of historical narrative that will appeal to anyone interested in understanding the French Revolution and its enduring impact on modern society.