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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[1][3][4].
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[1][3][4].
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Dominic Sandbrook as an influential book on the French Revolution, emphasizing violence and costs.
Dominic Sandbrook as an influential book on the French Revolution, emphasizing violence and costs.
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477. The French Revolution: The Violence Begins (Part 3)
Mentioned by Dominic Sandbrook to support his argument that violence was central to the French Revolution.
Dominic Sandbrook to support his argument that violence was central to the French Revolution.
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479. The French Revolution: The Storming of the Bastille (Part 5)
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Tim Barber as a book that had a huge impact on him, shifting his perspective on his role in the world.
Tim Barber as a book that had a huge impact on him, shifting his perspective on his role in the world.
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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 John Alexander in the context of QAnon recruitment and the importance of involving people in a mission.
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