Lyons, Martyn
France under the Directory
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521099509
- author:
- Lyons, Martyn
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1975
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.6 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
France under the Directory by Martyn Lyons The period between Robespierre's fall and Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power is often seen as a time of chaos, but this book presents a balanced view of the Directory regime. Recent research has shed new light on this critical interval in French history. Lyons examines both the successes and failures of the Directory, highlighting its efforts to maintain revolutionary ideals while facing significant challenges such as war, inflation, and food shortages. He also explores how the Directory laid the groundwork for Napoleon's later achievements, demonstrating a continuity between the two regimes that has been overlooked by some historians. By presenting a nuanced appraisal of this pivotal period, Lyons aims to dispel common myths surrounding the Directory and its relationship with the Jacobin regime and the Consulate.
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