Routledge The French Revolution 1787-1804 - Seminar Studies Guide

P.M. Jones' The French Revolution, now in its fourth edition, offers a comprehensive exploration of one of history's most transformative periods. This extensively revised seminar study covers the dramatic years from 1787 to 1804, tracing the collapse of the ancien regime through the establishment of constitutional monarchy and the rise of the republic. The text incorporates the most recent scholarship on race, religion, gender and citizens' rights, providing students with contemporary perspectives on this pivotal era. Jones examines the mounting pressures on King Louis XVI leading up to the storming of the Bastille, whilst detailing the colonial repercussions of revolutionary ideals across the Caribbean and Indian Ocean. Written specifically for student readers, this volume combines accessible narrative with scholarly depth, making it an essential resource for understanding how a feudal system gave way to modern democratic concepts and the global impact of French revolutionary thought.