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The Old Regime and the French Revolution
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 944
EAN: 9780385092609
ISBN: 0385092601
Label: Anchor
Manufacturer: Anchor
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 300
Publication Date: October 01, 1983
Publisher: Anchor
Release Date: October 01, 1955
Studio: Anchor
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Rating: - The Old Regime and the French Revolution
This book does an excellent job at comparing the Old Regime with post revolutionary France, in describing their similarities and differences such as class distinction. Also was interesting to read about the movement away from Religion and the monarchical form of government, an aspect which Tocqueville writes was unique to the French revolution. I did find the book to be more of a challenge to read than usual, but overall great insight into the changes that occurred in 18th century France.
Rating:  - The French Revolution "sought to increase the power and jurisdiction of the central authority."
"What was the true aim of the Revolution? What was its specific character? Why did it take place and what exactly did it achieve?" As Tocqueville addresses these questions herein (without, I should add, detailing the specific events of the actual Revolution---this treatise is not a history of that event) he makes these points: "The aim of the Revolution was not, as once was thought, to destroy the authority of the Church and religious faith in general." (Although Tocqueville does admit that "Christianity ... Read More
Rating: - A Classic
The French Revolution is among the most important events that shaped world history. A lot has been written about it and Alexis de Tocqueville is among the most interesting and insightful writers on the subject.
The book was first published in 1856, which allowed the author to interact and talk to people who participated or lived through the Revolution. This provides the author with unique insights and information that enabled him to come up with interesting arguments, claims and conclusions. His ... Read More
Rating: - It's Tocqueville. What More Can I Say?
A fascinating, thorough, and in-depth analysis of the French Revolution. A must-read for any history student.
Rating: - Good Book, But Not a History
I give this book four stars. It is a fascinating investigation into the political and cultural environment in France that led up to the revolution.
But be forewarned! This book is NOT a history of the revolution. The author makes that very clear right at the beginning, but I think it bears emphasizing. If you aren't already pretty familiar with the history of the revolution you may have trouble at times following what this book is talking about.
Overall, this book is well worth the ... Read More
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