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Author Aston, Nigel.

Title The French Revolution, 1789-1804 : authority, liberty and the search for stability / Nigel Aston
Published New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2004

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Description xx, 310 pages ; 22 cm
Series European history in perspective
European history in perspective (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm))
Contents 1. The end of the monarchy, 1789-1792 -- 2. The convention, 1792-1795 -- 3. An attempt at moderation : the directory and the consulate, 1795-1804 -- 4. The language and signs of revolution and counter-revolution -- 5. The transformation of institutions -- 6. Changing patterns of political participation -- 7. The militarisation of France : the nation in arms -- 8. Violence, vandalism and coercion -- 9. The economy and society -- 10. The impact on Europe -- 11. The French diaspora and the wider world
Summary This book is designed to move students quickly to the exciting thematic subjects at the centre of current debate on the Revolution and the Counter Revolution
Analysis Modern history (c 1788-1914) (Europe)
Notes Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-293) and index
SUBJECT France -- History -- 1789-1815. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85051346
France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85051319
France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1815. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85051472
LC no. 2004046889
ISBN 0333611756
0333611764 (paperback)
Other Titles Authority, liberty and the search for stability