The French Revolution, Napoleon, and the Republic
Author | : Jeremy Klar |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 167 |
Release | : 2015-07-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781680480238 |
ISBN-13 | : 1680480235 |
Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The catalysts, major events, and consequences of one of history’s bloodiest revolutions are presented in a thrilling and academically rigorous way in this guide to the French Revolution. The stories of this historic episode’s key players are narrated, including the tales of such well-known characters as Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte. There is a thorough treatment of France’s economy, government, and social life both before, during the various phases of, and after the Revolution. Napoleon’s post-Revolutionary European conquests and subsequent downfall and exile are also narrated in this title sure to captivate all readers.