A new dictionary of the French revolution

The French Revolution was a brutal yet inspiring phenomenon that changed global political thinking and action.

Its echoes still resound even in the twenty-first century.

The Revolution was an intensely complex mix of events, concepts and individuals and this book is an invaluable aid to unravelling its complications, and an essential companion for students and general readers alike._x000D__x000D_Some 400 entries cover the main events, personalities, parties, ideologies, political ideas, philosophers, writers, artists, rebellions and wars that characterised and comprised the revolution, as well as touching on colonial and international developments, the interaction of church and state, science, law reform, events in the provinces and overseas territories and the reverberations in other European states.

In short, the Dictionary provides a full and vibrant history from the outbreak of revolution in 1789 to the Terror, the Revolutionary state, its wars and the rise of Napoleon. _x000D__x000D_Each entry contains much more than bare, factual information: they provide a detailed commentary and include suggestions for further reading - both in print and online - which reference the extensive literature of over 200 years of scholarship and the latest historiography.

Cross-referencing is extensive and the index provides reference to minor but important subjects contained in main entries.

This book will be an essential reference tool for all students and researchers of the French Revolution and Modern European History.