The French Revolution by Christopher Hibbert is a chronological narrative that covers the most eventful and important days of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1795. Hibbert's writing style is described as engaging, readable, and almost novel-like, making the tumultuous period come alive for the reader. The book delves into the major figures of the revolution, political movements, and the violence and tragedies that occurred during the era, providing a comprehensive overview of the revolution's key events.
Hibbert's 'The French Revolution' is praised for its concise history of the period, presenting a detailed account of the revolution in a narrative style that is accessible to the average reader. The book offers insights into the political turmoil, major events such as the storming of the Bastille, and the fall of Robespierre, all depicted with vivid detail and immediacy. Readers appreciate the book for its ability to convey the complexity of the French Revolution in a compelling and engaging manner.
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Content warnings include depictions of violence, mob behavior, and executions during the Revolution.
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Concise, convincing and exciting, this is Christopher Hibbert's brilliant account of the events that shook eighteenth-century Europe to its foundation. With a mixture of lucid storytelling and fascinating detail, he charts the French Revolution from its beginnings at an impromptu meeting on an indoor tennis court at Versailles in 1789, right through to the 'coup d'etat' that brought Napoleon to power ten years later. In the process he explains the drama and complexities of this epoch-making era in the compelling and accessible manner he has made his trademark. Writing in The Times, Richard Holmes described the book as 'A spectacular replay of epic action …' while The Good Book Guide called it, 'Unquestionably the best popular history of the French Revolution'.
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About the Author:
Christopher Hibbert, an Oxford graduate, has written more than fifty books, including Wellington: A Personal History, London: The Biography of a City, Redcoats and Rebels, and The Destruction of Lord Raglan. He lives with his family in Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, England.
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