CiNii Books - Origins of the French Revolution

After several decades of apparent consensus in the 1960s, the origins of the French Revolution became an area for disagreement and controversy among historians. During these disputes, many previously accepted ideas were called into question, but the contributions to the debate were scattered and often difficult to find. The first edition of this book, published in 1980, attempted to take stock of twenty years of debate, describe its evolution, and construct a new account of the Revolution's origins, incorporating the findings of the most recent discussion and research. This revised edition draws on the work which has appeared since, and whilst the broad lines of interpretation remain the same, a number of important points have been amended or reappraised in the light of continuing research. The initial chapter traces the course of scholarly controversies between 1939 and the present day; the rest of the book analyzes the "ancien regime" and the struggle for power which followed its disappearance, as revealed by the most recent findings of French, British and American scholars. Professor Doyle is also author of "The old European order 1660-1800".

Table of Contents

Part 1 A consensus and its collapse - writings on revolutionary origins since 1939. Part 2 The breakdown of the old regime: the financial crisis
the system of government
opposition
public opinion
reform and its failure, 1787-88. Part 3 The struggle for power: the nobility
the bourgeoisie
the election, campaign, September 1788 to May 1789
the economic crisis
the estates-general, May and June 1789
the people of Paris
the peasantry
conclusion - the new regime and its principles. Abbreviations. Notes. Index of authors cited. General index.

Volume: : pbk ISBN 9780198222842

Description

After several decades of apparent consensus in the 1960s, the origins of the French Revolution became an area for disagreement and controversy among historians. During these disputes, many previously accepted ideas were called into question, but the contributions to the debate were scattered and often difficult to find. The first edition of this book, published in 1980, attempted to take stock of twenty years of debate, describe its evolution, and construct a new account of the Revolution's origins, incorporating the findings of the most recent discussion and research. This revised edition draws on the work which has appeared since, and whilst the broad lines of interpretation remain the same, a number of important points have been amended or reappraised in the light of continuing research. The initial chapter traces the course of scholarly controversies between 1939 and the present day; the rest of the book analyzes the "ancien regime" and the struggle for power which followed its disappearance, as revealed by the most recent findings of French, British and American scholars. Professor Doyle is also author of "The old European order 1660-1800".

Table of Contents

Part 1 A consensus and its collapse - writings on revolutionary origins since 1939. Part 2 The breakdown of the old regime: the financial crisis
the system of government
opposition
public opinion
reform and its failure, 1787-88. Part 3 The struggle for power: the nobility
the bourgeoisie
the election campaign, September 1788 to May 1789
the economic crisis
the estates-general, May and June 1789
the people of Paris
the peasantry
conclusion - the new regime and its principles. Abbreviations. Notes. Index of authors cited. General index.

by "Nielsen BookData"

Origins of the French Revolution

Author(s)

Bibliographic Information

Available at 22 libraries

Search this Book/Journal

Note

Description and Table of Contents

Details

Export