First Published in 2004. Historical Connections is a new series of short books on important historical topics and debates, written primarily for those studying and teaching history. The books will offer original and challenging works of synthesis that will make new themes accessible, or old themes accessible in new ways, build bridges between different chronological periods and different historical debates, and encourage comparative discussion in history. This book is divided into two parts. Part I provides an interpretation of events covering the causes and course of the Revolution; Part II focuses more specifically upon the controversies surrounding the economic, social and cultural policies associated with the Revolution.
Biography
Gwynne Lewis University of Warwick
'Lewis introduces the reader to recent debates and his book will be a valuable addition to the extensive literature on the subject.' – Teaching History
'Gwynne Lewis provides the first short introductory history of the French Revolution to relate the social, cultural and economic to the intellectual and political.' – France in Print
'Sharp judgements and a racy style make this as concise and approachable an introduction to a complex topic as any student could desire' – William Doyle, University of Bristol
