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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Citizens

A Chronicle of the French Revolution

Book • 1990

This book presents a detailed and engaging account of the French Revolution, covering the period from the late 1770s to the death of Robespierre in 1794.

Schama avoids ideological interpretations, instead focusing on a chronicle of events, anecdotes, and biographical backgrounds of key figures.

The book highlights the complexities and contradictions of the Revolution, including its impact on French society, the role of various social classes, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.

It is praised for its thoughtful, informed, and revisionist approach to this pivotal historical event.

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

Omezzine Khelifa

Gavin Fernie-Jones

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as a historian who wrote about the French Revolution's narratives.

475. The French Revolution: Marie Antoinette (Part 1)

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as an influential book on the French Revolution, emphasizing violence and costs.

477. The French Revolution: The Violence Begins (Part 3)

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

for his description of the French Revolution's impact on rabbits.

478. The French Revolution: Showdown in Versailles (Part 4)

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

to support his argument that violence was central to the French Revolution.

479. The French Revolution: The Storming of the Bastille (Part 5)

Mentioned by

Manda Scott

as a book offering a thrutopian view on creating a better future.

Find the Others! Beyond the Death of Democracy lies Citizen Power - with Jon Alexander of the Citizen Collective

Mentioned by

Tom Spence

as a book he is currently reading.

#43. Post Election Media Diets with Tom Spence of Basic Books

Mentioned by

Holly Everett

, referencing Jon Alexander's work on reclaiming the narrative of what it means to be a citizen.

Exploring the inconvenience of people-care

Mentioned by

Tim Barber

as a book that had a huge impact on him, shifting his perspective on his role in the world.

Redefining Masculinity: What It Means to Be a Good Man | With Jon Alexander

Mentioned by

Matt Barr

as a book that offers a compelling vision about who we are and how we might move forward together.

The Announcement: We Are Citizens, Not Consumers

Mentioned by

Kavita Puri

as one of Simon Schama's books.

Simon Schama on Pandemics and the Health of Nations, Part One

Mentioned by John Alexander in the context of QAnon recruitment and the importance of involving people in a mission.

People Know What They Need

Impacted

Gavin Fernie-Jones

' views on citizenship and his connection to the land.

EP 103: Gavin Fernie-Jones | Actionism, Grief and the Mountain

Mentioned by

Omezzine Khelifa

as a book written by

Jon Alexander

, co-host of the podcast.

Mentioned by

Chris Scull

when recalling his Napoleonic French history studies.

#126 Journeys and Adventure (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Arthur Gies

as a history of the French Revolution.

Rebel FM Episode 647 - 01/03/2025

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