'Vive La Revolution' by Mark Steel is a humorous and engaging take on the French Revolution, told through the lens of a socialist comedian. The book is praised for its lively narrative that brings historic events to life, making them relatable and interesting. Readers appreciate the author's deep understanding of political struggle, as he delves into detailed illustrations to explain various points, making the book an exciting and informative read.
Mark Steel's writing style is described as polemical, biased, and prone to digression, yet it adds to the fun and informative nature of the book. The author's emphasis on the perspective of 'the people' during the French Revolution resonates with readers, who find the book to be a light-hearted introduction to a complex historical event, filled with humor and insightful details.
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"Thank goodness . . . for Mark Steel. Engagingly lighthearted while clearly thorough, the author has taken the events of the French Revolution and given them a human face, as well as neatly poking fun at the over-pomposity with which our recent historians have dealt with the period."-The Observer
"With Vive La Revolution Steel] examines the raw material of 1789, not so much in search of laughs as in an attempt to reclaim the first popular revolution from the dry historians."-Scotsman
"A cross between a history of the French Revolution and a spirited defense of the ideals that inspired it."-The Independent
"Steel expertly guides the reader through the philosophies, protagonists, failures and serious legacy of the events of 1789."-Guardian
Vive la Revolution is an uproariously serious work of history. Brilliantly funny and insightful, it puts individual people back at the center of the story of the French Revolution, telling this remarkable story as it has never been told before.
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About the Author:
Mark Steel is a London-based comedian and author. He is best known for his Dedicated Troublemaker series on Radio 4 and Channel 4 television. He was nominated for a Royal Television Society award for best entertainment presenter in 2004 and a Sony award in 2003.
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