The French Revolution and Napoleon

Nonfiction, History, Revolutionary, France
Cover of the book The French Revolution and Napoleon by Charles Downer Hazen, Arcadia Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Charles Downer Hazen ISBN: 9788822804495
Publisher: Arcadia Press Publication: July 29, 2017
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Charles Downer Hazen
ISBN: 9788822804495
Publisher: Arcadia Press
Publication: July 29, 2017
Imprint:
Language: English

Any one who seeks to understand the stirring period in which we are now living becomes quickly aware that he must first know the history of the French Revolution, a movement that inaugurated a new era, not only for France but for the world. The years from 1789 to 1815, the years of the Revolution and of Napoleon, effected one of the greatest and most difficult transitions of which history bears record, and to gain any proper sense of its significance one must have some glimpse of the background, some conception of what Europe was like in 1789. That background can only be sketched here in a few broad strokes, far from adequate to a satisfactory appreciation, but at least indicating the point of departure.

What was Europe in 1789? One thing, at least, it was not: it was not a unity. There were states of every size and shape and with every form of government. The States of the Church were theocratic; capricious and cruel despotism...

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Any one who seeks to understand the stirring period in which we are now living becomes quickly aware that he must first know the history of the French Revolution, a movement that inaugurated a new era, not only for France but for the world. The years from 1789 to 1815, the years of the Revolution and of Napoleon, effected one of the greatest and most difficult transitions of which history bears record, and to gain any proper sense of its significance one must have some glimpse of the background, some conception of what Europe was like in 1789. That background can only be sketched here in a few broad strokes, far from adequate to a satisfactory appreciation, but at least indicating the point of departure.

What was Europe in 1789? One thing, at least, it was not: it was not a unity. There were states of every size and shape and with every form of government. The States of the Church were theocratic; capricious and cruel despotism...

More books from Arcadia Press

Cover of the book The Memoirs of Colonel John S. Mosby by Charles Downer Hazen
Cover of the book Through the Dark Continent by Charles Downer Hazen
Cover of the book Sink 'Em All by Charles Downer Hazen
Cover of the book Ocean Life in the Old Sailing Ship Days by Charles Downer Hazen
Cover of the book Jim Bridger by Charles Downer Hazen
Cover of the book Tira come viene! by Charles Downer Hazen
Cover of the book A Short History of the Confederate States of America by Charles Downer Hazen
Cover of the book In the World by Charles Downer Hazen
Cover of the book The Story of Chaplain Kapaun, Patriot Priest of the Korean Conflict by Charles Downer Hazen
Cover of the book My People The Sioux by Charles Downer Hazen
Cover of the book Paths of Armor: The Fifth Armored Division in World War II by Charles Downer Hazen
Cover of the book Two Years on the Alabama by Charles Downer Hazen
Cover of the book The Fighting Cheyennes by Charles Downer Hazen
Cover of the book The Cruise of the Corwin by Charles Downer Hazen
Cover of the book The Conquest of the Illinois by Charles Downer Hazen
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy