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100 1 _aTaine, Hippolyte,
_d1828-1893
245 1 4 _aThe French Revolution - Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aPart of the series Origins of contemporary France. [v.2-4]
500 _aRelease date is 2008-06-22
508 _aProduced by Svend Rom and David Widger
520 _a"The French Revolution - Volume 1" by Hippolyte Taine is a historical account written in the late 19th century, exploring the tumultuous events that led to the collapse of the French monarchy and the rise of revolutionary forces. The book delves into the chaotic atmosphere of France around the time of the Revolution, emphasizing the social, economic, and political factors that contributed to widespread disorder and upheaval. The opening of the volume sets the stage for the Revolution by introducing critical themes such as anarchy and civil unrest. It describes the dire food shortages and high prices in the late 1780s, which ignited the frustrations of the populace, leading to violent protests and riots. Taine highlights the alarming conditions in Paris, where desperation and hunger drove people to frenzy, culminating in pivotal events like the storming of the Bastille. Through a detailed examination of food scarcity, social dynamics, and the aspirations of the lower classes, the opening chapters draw readers into the complexities of the revolutionary spirit and the breakdown of the traditional order in France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
700 1 _aRom, Svend
700 1 _aDurand, John,
_d1822-1908
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2578
999 _c44659
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