This concise yet rich introduction to the French Revolution explores the
origins, development, and eventual decline of a movement that defines
France to this day. Through an accessible chronological narrative,
Sylvia Neely explains the complex events, conflicting groups, and rapid
changes that characterized this critical period in French history. She
traces the fundamental transformations in government and society that
forced the French to come up with new ways of thinking about their place
in the world, ultimately leading to liberalism, conservatism, terrorism,
and modern nationalism. Written with clarity and nuance, this work will
be an engaging and rewarding exploration for all readers interested in
France and revolutionary history.