Cultures in Conflict–The French Revolution

The French Revolution remains one of the crucial events of modern European and world history. The changes wrought in French society, politics, and the church have been commemorated and debated for more than 200 years. This title introduces students to the topic through an historical and cultural overview and the contextual framing of primary documents of the experiences of ordinary people who lived through the dramatic conflicts of the years 1789 to 1799. Most sources on the French Revolution provide excerpts from formal documents; this volume reveals the next layer on a human level, giving more immediate insight into everyday life.