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LoC No.: 10027636

Title: Lectures on the French Revolution

Note: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Stacy Brown, Steven Giacomelli and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "Lectures on the French Revolution" by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work is a collection of lectures that examines the complex causes and ideas that led to the French Revolution, particularly focusing on political thought, social change, and the influential figures of the period. Acton explores the historical context and the philosophical shifts that contributed to the revolutionary fervor, aiming to provide a thorough understanding of the Revolution's impact on modern governance. At the start of this work, Acton delves into the foundational ideas behind the French Revolution, emphasizing how historical influences and the evolution of thought contributed to the revolutionary climate of the late 18th century. He discusses the inadequacies of the French monarchy in addressing the needs of the populace and details how the Third Estate, fueled by growing economic and social discontent, demanded representation and reform. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of key figures, philosophical underpinnings, and significant events, establishing that the Revolution was not an impulsive outburst but rather the culmination of long-standing grievances and ideologies that sought to redefine governance in France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron, 1834-1902

Editor: Figgis, John Neville, 1866-1919

Editor: Laurence, Reginald Vere, 1876-1934

EBook No.: 27488

Published: Dec 10, 2008

Downloads: 199

Language: English

Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 10027636

Title: Lectures on the French Revolution

Note: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Stacy Brown, Steven Giacomelli and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Lectures on the French Revolution" by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work is a collection of lectures that examines the complex causes and ideas that led to the French Revolution, particularly focusing on political thought, social change, and the influential figures of the period. Acton explores the historical context and the philosophical shifts that contributed to the revolutionary fervor, aiming to provide a thorough understanding of the Revolution's impact on modern governance. At the start of this work, Acton delves into the foundational ideas behind the French Revolution, emphasizing how historical influences and the evolution of thought contributed to the revolutionary climate of the late 18th century. He discusses the inadequacies of the French monarchy in addressing the needs of the populace and details how the Third Estate, fueled by growing economic and social discontent, demanded representation and reform. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of key figures, philosophical underpinnings, and significant events, establishing that the Revolution was not an impulsive outburst but rather the culmination of long-standing grievances and ideologies that sought to redefine governance in France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron, 1834-1902

Editor: Figgis, John Neville, 1866-1919

Editor: Laurence, Reginald Vere, 1876-1934

EBook No.: 27488

Published: Dec 10, 2008

Downloads: 199

Language: English

Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.