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The French Revolution

The French Revolution

Hilaire Belloc

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Año de edición:
2023
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Historia general y mundial
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9789357488792
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'The French Revolution' by Hilaire Belloc is a detailed and insightful account of one of the most significant events in European history. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the causes, events, and consequences of the French Revolution, as well as its impact on the wider world. Belloc examines the social, economic, and political conditions in France in the years leading up to the revolution, including the growing discontent of the peasantry and the emergence of a new middle class. He also explores the role of Enlightenment ideas and the influence of the American Revolution on the French Revolution. The book provides a vivid and dramatic retelling of the major events of the French Revolution, from the storming of the Bastille and the Reign of Terror to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and the eventual restoration of the Bourbon monarchy. Belloc’s writing is engaging and insightful, offering a nuanced and balanced view of the French Revolution that is both informative and accessible.

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