The French Revolution (Vol.1-3)
The French Revolution (Vol.1-3)

Author: Hippolyte Taine

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-11-12

Total Pages: 1859

ISBN-13:

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The French Revolution in three volumes is a historical work by French historian Hippolyte Taine. This period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France began in 1789 with the fall of the Bastille and held the country in turbulence for the next decade. The Revolution overthrew the monarchy, established a republic, catalyzed violent periods of political turmoil, and finally culminated in a dictatorship under Napoleon. Conceived by Taine with the aim of understanding the France of his day, his work achieved originality in its use of a long perspective to analyze the causes of the French Revolution. In particular, Taine denounced the artificiality of the revolution's political constructions (the excessively abstract and rational spirit of Robespierre, for example), which, in his mind, violently contradicted the natural and slow growth of the institutions of a State. For him, the force of history is such that it is illusory to want to change a society. Thus, following the defeat of Sedan and the Commune, Taine accuses the French Revolution of being the matrix of all evils which brought France into a cycle of decadence. It is in particular the abstraction of the philosophy of the Enlightenment which is rejected.

The French Revolution A History Vol. III
The French Revolution A History Vol. III

Author: Thomas Carlyle

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9360462489

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"The French Revolution: A History Vol. III" book written by means of Thomas Carlyle, stands as a monumental painting that vividly captures the tumultuous occasions of one of the most transformative intervals in world history. Carlyle's narrative skillfully reconstructs the complex socio-political landscape of late 18th-century France, offering readers a gripping account of the French Revolution. The first extent of Carlyle's work lays the foundation for the overarching ancient narrative. With a unique and impassioned prose style, Carlyle immerses readers in the chaotic and modern environment of France, detailing the discontent some of the masses, the decadence of the aristocracy, and the spark that ignited the flames of rise up. The creator's deep engagement with number one resources and his philosophical reflections make a contribution to the richness of the narrative. Carlyle's paintings are going beyond a mere chronological retelling; it's miles a profound evaluation of the forces that formed an era. The author explores the beliefs, conflicts, and the relentless pursuit of justice by the French humans. While the paintings aren't without controversy, being influenced by way of Carlyle's own perspectives, it remains a great ancient account that remains studied for its literary merit and its effect on shaping perceptions of the French Revolution.