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Also referred to as the revolution of 1789, the french revolution was an event which quaked france. But what really happened in france during those turbulent. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. The author condenses this complex, controversial, and critical period into a nutshell, or 75 minutes of audio. The french revolution had resulted in complete extermination of monarchy. But it also demonstrates the key role the revolution played in the development of. The history of england from the invasion of julius caesar to the revolution of 1688, volume 1a by david hume duration. If youre not a professional historian, the best modern history of the french revolution is citizens. Classical music ebooks the french revolution in a nutshell. Click on the picture for guidance regarding books magazines websites. An entertaining and eyeopening look at the french revolution, by stephen clarke, author of years of. The french revolution created turmoil across the whole of europe, via a series of events which continue to captivate and inspire massive debate. It was a transformation from an absolute monarchy to a republic based on citizenship rights. If youre looking for the best history books published this past year, the annual wolfson history prize is a great place to start.
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