The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete Edition: The Origins of Contemporary FranceBy Hippolyte Taine
Length65h 50m
About this audiobook
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.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length65 hrs 50 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 6, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
18The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 13)
2Introduction
19The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 14)
3Synopsis
20The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 15)
4Historical Context
21The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 16)
5Author Biography
22The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 17)
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6The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 1)
23The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 18)
7The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 2)
24The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 19)
8The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 3)
25The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 20)
9The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 4)
26The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 21)
10The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 5)
27The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 22)
11The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 6)
28The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 23)
12The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 7)
29The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 24)
13The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 8)
30The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 25)
14The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 9)
31The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 26)
15The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 10)
32Analysis
16The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 11)
33Reflection
17The French Revolution (Vol.1-3) (pt. 12)
34Memorable Quotes
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