The French Revolution: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité - Softcover

Publisher, GameX; Ahmed, Md. Faisal

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798385537921

Verlag: Independently published, 2023

Inhaltsangabe

The "French Revolution Book" is a comprehensive study of one of the most important events in modern European history. The book covers a broad range of topics, including political, social, and economic conditions leading up to the revolution, the radical phase of the revolution, and the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte.
One of the key themes of the book is the role of the Enlightenment in shaping revolutionary ideas. The Enlightenment was a cultural and intellectual movement that emphasized reason, science, and individual liberty. Enlightenment thinkers challenged the traditional authority of the nobility and clergy and championed new ideas about human rights, democracy, and freedom.
The book also examines the social and economic conditions in pre-revolutionary France. France was a deeply unequal society, with a powerful nobility and clergy that enjoyed a range of privileges, including exemption from taxes. The common people, on the other hand, were heavily taxed and subject to arbitrary arrest and punishment. This social inequality played a significant role in fueling revolutionary sentiment.
The storming of the Bastille is one of the most famous events of the revolution and is covered in detail in the book. The Bastille was a symbol of royal power and represented the oppression of the common people. Its fall was a turning point in the revolution and sparked widespread popular uprisings across France.
The Reign of Terror, a period of intense political repression and mass executions, is another key theme of the book. The Reign of Terror was marked by the rise of Maximilien Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety, who sought to consolidate their power and suppress all opposition. The execution of King Louis XVI and the mass executions of political opponents remain some of the most controversial and tragic events of the revolution.
Finally, the book covers the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and his military conquests. Napoleon's career is a complex and controversial topic, and the book explores both his military achievements and his shortcomings as a leader. The establishment of Haiti as an independent state following the Haitian Revolution is also covered in detail.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798385537921
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 54
• Herausgeber: Molla Tutul
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar