02275cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324500430016426400510020730000470025833600260030533700260033133800360035750000310039350800260042452013710045053400450182165300470186685600430191399900170195619421UtSlPG20260610133443.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aJohnston, R. M.q(Robert Matteson),d1867-192014aThe French Revolution: A Short History 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-10-01  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The French Revolution: A Short History" by R. M. Johnston is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the major events and implications of the French Revolution, seeking to clarify its significance amidst the overwhelming details established by previous historical accounts. The author aims to strip away the lesser-known incidents and individuals to focus on the pivotal aspects that shaped this monumental political upheaval.  The beginning of the text sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of the French Revolution by discussing the varying perspectives historians have adopted since the revolution's conclusion. Johnston emphasizes the importance of context and distance in understanding the revolution's true impact on France and Europe. He introduces key figures like Voltaire, Rousseau, and Madame de Staël, whose ideas contributed to the revolutionary climate, while also touching on the socio-political dynamics that led to widespread unrest, including deep-seated class privilege, economic crisis, and dissatisfaction with the monarchy. This introduction provides a framework for the larger narrative that follows, as Johnston embarks on a detailed examination of how these factors culminated in a revolutionary movement that redefined the French sociopolitical landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-179940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19421  c60806d60806