The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete Edition: The Origins of Contemporary FranceBy Hippolyte Taine
Length65h 48m
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Across its three volumes, The French Revolution offers not a celebratory epic of emancipation but a searching anatomy of revolutionary upheaval. Taine traces the collapse of the ancien régime, the rise of popular violence, the formation of Jacobin power, and the remaking of France through administrative coercion. His prose is forceful, documentary, and often prosecutorial, situated within nineteenth-century positivist historiography yet marked by a dramatic, almost psychological reading of crowds, ideology, and institutions. Hippolyte Taine, critic, philosopher, and historian, brought to the subject his famous concern with "race, milieu, and moment": the forces shaping collective behavior. Living through the turbulence of nineteenth-century France, including the aftermath of 1848, the Franco-Prussian War, and the Paris Commune, he saw revolution less as abstract progress than as a problem of social order, intellectual habit, and political inheritance. This work is recommended to readers seeking a rigorous, challenging counterpoint to romantic accounts of 1789. Though some judgments are controversial, Taine's breadth of evidence, analytical intensity, and moral seriousness make these volumes indispensable for understanding both the Revolution and the anxieties of modern political thought.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreHistory
Length65 hrs 48 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 6, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1History of France from the Earliest Times (Vol. 1-6) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Volume 1
7PREFACE
8BOOK FIRST. SPONTANEOUS ANARCHY. (pt. 1)
9BOOK FIRST. SPONTANEOUS ANARCHY. (pt. 2)
10BOOK SECOND. THE CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY, AND THE RESULT OF ITS LABORS. (pt. 1)
11BOOK SECOND. THE CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY, AND THE RESULT OF ITS LABORS. (pt. 2)
12BOOK SECOND. THE CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY, AND THE RESULT OF ITS LABORS. (pt. 3)
13BOOK THIRD. THE APPLICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION. 3101 (pt. 1)
14BOOK THIRD. THE APPLICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION. 3101 (pt. 2)
15BOOK THIRD. THE APPLICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION. 3101 (pt. 3)
16Volume 2
17PREFACE:
18BOOK FIRST. THE JACOBINS. (pt. 1)
19BOOK FIRST. THE JACOBINS. (pt. 2)
20BOOK SECOND. THE FIRST STAGE OF THE CONQUEST. (pt. 1)
21BOOK SECOND. THE FIRST STAGE OF THE CONQUEST. (pt. 2)
22BOOK SECOND. THE FIRST STAGE OF THE CONQUEST. (pt. 3)
23BOOK SECOND. THE FIRST STAGE OF THE CONQUEST. (pt. 4)
24BOOK THIRD. THE SECOND STAGE OF THE CONQUEST. (pt. 1)
25BOOK THIRD. THE SECOND STAGE OF THE CONQUEST. (pt. 2)
26BOOK THIRD. THE SECOND STAGE OF THE CONQUEST. (pt. 3)
27BOOK THIRD. THE SECOND STAGE OF THE CONQUEST. (pt. 4)
28Volume 3
29PREFACE.
30BOOK SECOND. THE JACOBIN PROGRAM. (pt. 1)
31BOOK SECOND. THE JACOBIN PROGRAM. (pt. 2)
32BOOK THIRD. THE MEN IN POWER. (pt. 1)
33BOOK THIRD. THE MEN IN POWER. (pt. 2)
34BOOK THIRD. THE MEN IN POWER. (pt. 3)
35BOOK THIRD. THE MEN IN POWER. (pt. 4)
36BOOK FOURTH. THE GOVERNED. (pt. 1)
37BOOK FOURTH. THE GOVERNED. (pt. 2)
38BOOK FOURTH. THE GOVERNED. (pt. 3)
39BOOK FIFTH. THE END OF THE REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT. (pt. 1)
40BOOK FIFTH. THE END OF THE REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT. (pt. 2)
41Analysis
42Reflection
43Memorable Quotes
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