Title: History's Great Defeats - The French Revolution: The Fall of the Monarchy
Publisher: Lucent Books
Publication Date: 2002
Language: English
ISBN 10: 159018064X
ISBN 13: 9781590180648
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Acceptable

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The Old Regime ruled France for centuries. Comprised of a monarchy, aristocracy, and high-ranking church officials, this tiny elite alone set the rules for Europe's most sophisticated nation. Corrupted by power and wealth, it also bestowed upon itself power, wealth, and privileges denied to the vast majority of France's 25 million people. But by the late 18th century, big trouble brewed for the Old Regime. Motivated by national bankruptcy, food shortages, widespread discontent, and an intellectual crusade known as the Enlightenment, the French people brought down the Old Regime. They also unleashed one of history's most violent revolutions--one that shook the world.

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Grade 9 Up-After summarizing events from 1789 to Louis XVI's execution in 1793, Dunn examines why such events occurred, focusing on society, the Enlightenment, and, above all, the monarchy. The book then concludes with a look at the Revolution's impact. Black-and-white reproductions appear throughout. Unfortunately, Dunn makes major factual errors, and the text suffers from awkward writing and internal inconsistencies. Students are better off using Steven Otfinoski's interesting and thorough study, Triumph and Terror: The French Revolution (Replica, 1999).
Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
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