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Synopsis
The fifth in the new Naxos AudioBooks series 'In a Nutshell', The French Revolution is a short and accessible introduction to one of the most important periods in European history. It brings vividly to life the implacable Robespierre, the frightened Marie Antoinette and the iconic image of the guillotine. But it also demonstrates the key role the Revolution played in the development of European politics.
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About the Author
Neil Wenborn graduated from Magdalene College, Cambridge, and worked at the Bodleian Library in Oxford before pursuing a career in publishing, becoming Editorial Director of one of the UK’s leading independent publishers. Since 1989 he has been a freelance writer and publishing consultant and has published widely both in Britain and in the United States.
From AudioFile
Between 1789 and 1799, 10 years of violent turmoil in France grew out of Europe's Enlightenment. After the pillars of power--the Catholic Church, the aristocracy, and the monarchy--fell, continued intramural conflicts stained the decade. In 1799, Napoleon assumed power in a coup and declared the revolution to be over. The author condenses this complex, controversial, and critical period into "a nutshell," or 75 minutes of audio. British narrator Roy McMillan aptly fits the performance bill with his impeccable French. He chooses a pace that is appropriate to delivering great quantities of abbreviated information while still allowing listeners time to absorb it. His performance succeeds in its succinct reporting of a consequential historical period, and one hopes it will whet the curiosity of those less familiar with these events, inspiring them to further exploration of these murderous times. J.A.H. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine
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- PublisherNaxos Audiobooks Ltd
- ISBN 10 1615745114
- ISBN 13 9781615745111
- BindingPreloaded Digital Audio Player
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