Revolutionary Europe, 1783-1815
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Revolutionary Europe, 1783-1815
（Blackwell classic histories of Europe）
Blackwell, 2000
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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ISBN 9780631221890
Description
This is a new edition of a book widely regarded as a classic in the field. Written by one of the leading authorities on the social history of Europe's revolutionary age, George Rude's beautifully written masterpiece provides an account of Europe before the great upheaval, outlining both the course of the Revolution in France and Napoleon's rule, and tracing their impact and influence on Europe. Highlighting the social and economic aspects of this exciting period, Rude vividly brings to life many of the key issues that have fascinated historians since the fall of the Bastille.George Rude died in 1993 and for this edition his literary executor, the renowned historiographer Harvey J. Kaye, has written an extensive introduction examining Rude's life and works. Now revised and with an updated list of additional readings, this new edition of Revolutionary Europe will continue to be welcomed and enjoyed by a new generation of historians.
Table of Contents
Introduction by Harvey J. Kaye. Preface. Part I: Europe on the Event of the French Revolution: 1. The Social Pattern. 2. Governments and the Conflicts within States. 3. The Conflicts between States. Part II: The French Revolution: 4. Why was there a Revolution in France? 5. 1789. 6. The Reconstruction of France. 7. The Struggle for Power. 8. Robespierre. 9. The Bourgeouis Republic. Part III: Revolutionary France: 10. Europe and the French Revolution. 11. Revolutionary War. Part IV: The Napoleonic Era: 12. Napoleon and France. 13. The Napoleonic Empire. 14. The Fall of Napoleon. 15. Perspectives. Maps. Further Reading. Additional Readings by Harvey J. Kaye. Glossary. Index.
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: pbk ISBN 9780631221906
Description
The new edition of this classic account of Revolutionary Europe brings to life many of the key issues that have fascinated historians since the fall of the Bastille and now includes a new introduction examining RudU's life and works and an updated list of readings.
Table of Contents
Introduction by Harvey J. Kaye. Preface.
Part I: Europe on the Event of the French Revolution:.
1. The Social Pattern.
2. Governments and the Conflicts within States.
3. The Conflicts between States.
Part II: The French Revolution:.
4. Why was there a Revolution in France?.
5. 1789.
6. The Reconstruction of France.
7. The Struggle for Power.
8. Robespierre.
9. The Bourgeouis Republic.
Part III: Revolutionary France:.
10. Europe and the French Revolution.
11. Revolutionary War.
Part IV: The Napoleonic Era:.
12. Napoleon and France.
13. The Napoleonic Empire.
14. The Fall of Napoleon.
15. Perspectives.
Maps.
Further Reading.
Additional Readings by Harvey J. Kaye.
Glossary.
Index.
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