The History of French Revolution (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Including the History of the French MonarchyBy John Stevens Cabot Abbott
Length24h 26m
About this audiobook
The History of the French Revolution presents the upheaval of 1789 and its aftermath as a vast moral, political, and social drama, tracing the collapse of the Bourbon monarchy, the rise of revolutionary assemblies, popular violence, republican experiment, and the emergence of Napoleon. Abbott writes in a vivid nineteenth-century narrative style, combining documentary ambition with dramatic characterization. Situated within the popular historical literature of Victorian-era America, the work seeks not only to recount events but to interpret revolution as a providential and cautionary force in modern civilization. John Stevens Cabot Abbott (1805–1877), an American clergyman, historian, and prolific biographer, brought to history the habits of a moral essayist and religious educator. His interest in exemplary lives, political transformation, and the ethical consequences of power shaped his historical method. Writing for an educated general readership, Abbott often emphasized character, motive, and moral responsibility, qualities that naturally drew him to the French Revolution's conflicts between liberty, authority, violence, and reform. This book is recommended to readers seeking an accessible yet serious nineteenth-century interpretation of the Revolution. Though modern scholarship has revised many of Abbott's assumptions, his narrative remains valuable for its energy, clarity, and insight into how earlier historians understood one of Europe's defining crises.
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.
- 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
Length24 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Chapter I. Origin of the French Monarchy
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6Chapter II. The Houses of Valois and Bourbon
7Chapter III. The Regency and Louis XV
8Chapter IV. Despotism and Its Fruits
9Chapter V. The Bastille
10Chapter VI. The Court and the Parliament
11Chapter VII. The Assembly of the Notables
12Chapter VIII. The Appeal to the People
13Chapter IX. Assembling of the States-General
14Chapter X. The National Assembly
15Chapter XI. Revolutionary Measures
16Chapter XII. The Tumult in Paris
17Chapter XIII. Storming the Bastille
18Chapter XIV. The King Recognizes the National Assembly
19Chapter XV. The King Visits Paris
20Chapter XVI. Forming the Constitution
21Chapter XVII. The Royal Family Carried to Paris
22Chapter XVIII. France Regenerated
23Chapter XIX. The King Accepts the Constitution
24Chapter XX. Flight of the King
25Chapter XXI. Arrest of the Royal Fugitives
26Chapter XXII. Return of the Royal Family from Varennes
27Chapter XXIII. Commotion in Paris
28Chapter XXIV. The Approach of War
29Chapter XXV. Agitation in Paris, and Commencement of Hostilities
30Chapter XXVI. The Throne Assailed
31Chapter XXVII. The Throne Demolished
32Chapter XXVIII. The Royal Family Imprisoned
33Chapter XXIX. The Massacre of the Royalists
34Chapter XXX. The King Led to Trial
35Chapter XXXI. Execution of Louis XVI
36Chapter XXXII. The Reign of Terror
37Chapter XXXIII. Execution of Marie Antoinette and Madame Elizabeth
38Chapter XXXIV. The Jacobins Triumphant
39Chapter XXXV. Fall of the Hebertists and of the Dantonists
40Chapter XXXVI. Fall of Robespierre
41Chapter XXXVII. The Thermidorians and the Jacobins
42Chapter XXXVIII. Dissolution of the Convention
43Chapter XXXIX. The Directory
44Chapter XL. The Overthrow of the Directory and the Establishment of the Consulate
45Analysis
46Reflection
47Memorable Quotes
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