The French Revolution remains one of the crucial events of modern European and world history. The changes wrought in French society, politics, and the church have been commemorated and debated for more than 200 years. This book introduces students to the French Revolution through an historical and cultural overview, as well as the contextual framing of primary documents of ordinary people's experiences in the dramatic conflicts of 1789-1799. Most of the documents are first translations into English for a North American audience.

While a majority of sources on the French Revolution provide excerpts from formal documents, this volume reveals the deeper human level, offering immediate insight into everyday life. This is the perfect introduction to the Revolution, with many added-value features, including period illustrations, timeline, glossary, study questions directed toward the Advanced Placement European History exam, and a practical resource guide.

Zusammenfassung
The French Revolution remains one of the crucial events of modern European and world history.

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Dedication Table of Contents Preface Timeline Historical Overview Ways of Life The "People" Against the Privileged: Social Differences and Personal Identities Ordinary People for and against the Revolution Law and Order in Everyday Life During the Revolution: Violence, Public Order, and Collective Action Money and Economy: Work and Consumption During the Revolution Religion and Culture: The Ideas and Beliefs of Ordinary People Glossary Study Questions Resource Guide