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Discover the compelling exploration of the French Revolution in 'Terror', a thought-provoking book that delves into the enigma of this pivotal historical event. With a focus on the complex dynamics of revolutionary politics, this brand new book from publisher John Wiley & Sons dissects how the principles of liberty and equality spiraled into a period marked by severe repression of dissenters.
Uncover the irony of the guillotine, originally intended as a humane form of execution, which evolved into a fearsome tool of political suppression, shaping not only the historical landscape of the Revolution but also France's global image. As you read, you will learn that the often-accepted narrative of a 'system of terror' was actually constructed by the revolutionaries who opposed Robespierre.
'Terror' presents a nuanced view of this chaotic era, illustrating how the revolutionary government acted out of necessity amidst chaos, crisis, and continuous threats. This essential reading piece encompasses 250 pages that combine factual recounts with fresh perspectives on the ideological, emotional, and tactical intricacies of revolutionary governance.
Ideal for students, educators, and history enthusiasts, this book is a must-have addition to your collection on French history and revolutionary studies.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509548361
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 250
Description:
At the heart of how history sees the French Revolution lies the enigma of the Terror. How did this archetypal revolution, founded on the principles of liberty and equality and the promotion of human rights, arrive at circumstances where it carried out the violent and terrible repression of its opponents? The guillotine, initially designed to be a Âhumane™ form of capital punishment, became a formidable instrument of political repression and left a deep imprint, not only on how we see the Revolution, but also on how France™s image has been depicted in the world.
This book reconstructs the Terror in all its complexity. It shows that the popular view of a so-called Âsystem of terror™ was retrospectively invented by the group of revolutionaries who overthrew Robespierre, as a way of trying to exonerate themselves from culpability. What we think of as Âthe Terror™ is best understood as an improvised and sometimes chaotic response to events, based on the urgent needs of a revolutionary government confronted by a succession of political and military crises. It was a government of Âexception™ “ a crisis government.
Terror brings together a wealth of factual elements, along with recent thinking on the ideological, emotional and tactical dimensions of revolutionary politics, to throw new light on how the phenomenon of terror came to demonise the image and memory of the French Revolution It will be essential reading for students and scholars of the French Revolution and for anyone concerned with the ways in which political conflict can descend into violence.
Uncover the irony of the guillotine, originally intended as a humane form of execution, which evolved into a fearsome tool of political suppression, shaping not only the historical landscape of the Revolution but also France's global image. As you read, you will learn that the often-accepted narrative of a 'system of terror' was actually constructed by the revolutionaries who opposed Robespierre.
'Terror' presents a nuanced view of this chaotic era, illustrating how the revolutionary government acted out of necessity amidst chaos, crisis, and continuous threats. This essential reading piece encompasses 250 pages that combine factual recounts with fresh perspectives on the ideological, emotional, and tactical intricacies of revolutionary governance.
Ideal for students, educators, and history enthusiasts, this book is a must-have addition to your collection on French history and revolutionary studies.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509548361
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 250
Description:
At the heart of how history sees the French Revolution lies the enigma of the Terror. How did this archetypal revolution, founded on the principles of liberty and equality and the promotion of human rights, arrive at circumstances where it carried out the violent and terrible repression of its opponents? The guillotine, initially designed to be a Âhumane™ form of capital punishment, became a formidable instrument of political repression and left a deep imprint, not only on how we see the Revolution, but also on how France™s image has been depicted in the world.
This book reconstructs the Terror in all its complexity. It shows that the popular view of a so-called Âsystem of terror™ was retrospectively invented by the group of revolutionaries who overthrew Robespierre, as a way of trying to exonerate themselves from culpability. What we think of as Âthe Terror™ is best understood as an improvised and sometimes chaotic response to events, based on the urgent needs of a revolutionary government confronted by a succession of political and military crises. It was a government of Âexception™ “ a crisis government.
Terror brings together a wealth of factual elements, along with recent thinking on the ideological, emotional and tactical dimensions of revolutionary politics, to throw new light on how the phenomenon of terror came to demonise the image and memory of the French Revolution It will be essential reading for students and scholars of the French Revolution and for anyone concerned with the ways in which political conflict can descend into violence.