The French Revolution : a political history
Hardman, John, 1944-2025
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In 1786, France's ancien régime was functioning as usual. Its alliance with the victorious American colonies had restored its diplomatic prestige, the economy seemed to be flourishing, and internal politics seemed quiet. But just a few short years later, the dynasty which had ruled France for over 800 years was swept away. What happened to cause such devastating change to the long-established political structure? John Hardman traces the political history of the French Revolution, from its origins to its aftermath. Hardman argues that the nature of ancien régime politics, the mismanagement of the fiscal crisis, and a new generation of young, overly confident politicians brought the Bourbon monarchy's apparatus crashing down.
Main title:
The French Revolution : a political history / John Hardman.
Author:
Hardman, John, 1944-, author
Imprint:
New Haven : Yale University Press, 2025.©2025
Collation:
xix, 349 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9780300282689 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
944.04
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
8975302