The Age of Revolution: History of the American & French Revolution (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Atlantic Revolutions, Enlightenment Ideals, and the Making of Modern DemocracyBy John Fiske, Charles Downer Hazen
Length29h 16m
About this audiobook
The Age of Revolution: History of the American & French Revolution (Vol. 1&2) brings together two landmark narratives of political upheaval, constitutional experiment, and modern nation-making. Moving from colonial resistance and republican formation in America to the ideological ferment and social convulsion of France, the volumes illuminate revolution as both event and process. Their prose combines analytical history, dramatic narration, and institutional interpretation, offering readers a broad account of liberty, sovereignty, citizenship, and the remaking of political authority. John Fiske and Charles Downer Hazen write from the tradition of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century historical scholarship, when historians sought to explain modern democracy through the decisive crises that produced it. Fiske's attention to American political development and Hazen's command of European revolutionary history create a complementary pairing. Together, their perspectives situate the American and French Revolutions within the wider Atlantic world, where Enlightenment ideals, social pressures, war, and reform converged to transform inherited orders. This two-volume collection is recommended for readers seeking a substantial introduction to the revolutionary age through comparative historical narrative. It offers a valuable opportunity to consider parallel struggles over rights, representation, and legitimacy, while also recognizing the distinct trajectories of each revolution. Students, scholars, and general readers alike will find in these volumes a rich dialogue between two foundational episodes in modern history.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length29 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 2, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Age of Revolution: History of the American & French Revolution (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)
19Benedict Arnold
2Introduction
20Yorktown
3Historical Context
21French Revolution
4Synopsis (Selection)
22Preface
5American Revolution
23The Old Regime in Europe
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6The Beginnings
24The Old Regime in France
7The Crisis
25Beginnings of the Revolution
8The Continental Congress
26The Making of the Constitution
9Independence
27The Legislative Assembly
10First Blow At The Centre
28The Convention
11Second Blow At The Centre
29The Directory
12Saratoga
30The Consulate
13The French Alliance
31The Early Years of the Empire
14Valley Forge
32The Empire at Its Height
15Monmouth and Newport
33The Decline and Fall of Napoleon
16War on the Frontier
34Analysis
17War on the Ocean
35Reflection
18A Year of Disasters
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