Stuff and Money in the Time of the French Revolution

In 'Stuff and Money in the Time of the French Revolution', Rebecca Spang offers a groundbreaking analysis of the assignats, a paper currency introduced by French revolutionaries.

The book explores how these monetary innovations reflected and influenced the social and political dynamics of the time, providing new insights into the nature of money and its role in shaping historical events.

Spang's work challenges traditional views of the French Revolution by emphasizing the practical aspects of economic transactions and their effects on societal trust and political stability.