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Uncover the truth among the myths, fictions, and lore of the French Revolution.
Did Marie Antoinette really say the famed words, "Let them eat cake?" Were throngs of prisoners released during the storming of the Bastille? This book answers these questions and more, sorting through common misconceptions of the French Revolution and in doing so revealing a more holistic and accurate perspective of this famous moment in world history. With thorough and up-to-date analysis, this work dissects 10 different myths about the French Revolution. Readers will build their understanding of topics from the Reign of Terror to the role of women in the Revolution and key figures from King Louis XVI to Robespierre. Students are supported by suggestions for further reading on each topic.
Did Marie Antoinette really say the famed words, "Let them eat cake?" Were throngs of prisoners released during the storming of the Bastille? This book answers these questions and more, sorting through common misconceptions of the French Revolution and in doing so revealing a more holistic and accurate perspective of this famous moment in world history. With thorough and up-to-date analysis, this work dissects 10 different myths about the French Revolution. Readers will build their understanding of topics from the Reign of Terror to the role of women in the Revolution and key figures from King Louis XVI to Robespierre. Students are supported by suggestions for further reading on each topic.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Dedication
- Title Page
- Recent Titles in Historical Facts and Fictions
- Table of Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Preface
- Introduction
- Myth 1 The Enlightenment Philosophes Provoked the French Revolution
- Myth 2 Marie Antoinette Said, “Let Them Eat Cake!”
- Myth 3 The Revolution Had Its Origins in Class Conflict between the Capitalist Bourgeoisie and the Feudal Aristocracy
- Myth 4 Support for the Revolution Was Determined by Estate
- Myth 5 The People of Paris Stormed the Bastille to Free the Prisoners, Thereby Joining the Revolution against the Despotism of Louis XVI
- Myth 6 The Revolution Was Fought by Men While the Women Mostly Stayed at Home
- Myth 7 The King and Queen Were Guillotined without Official Trials
- Myth 8 The Revolution Is Epitomized by the Terror and the Guillotine
- Myth 9 The Fall of Robespierre on 9 Thermidor Was to Bring an Immediate End to the Terror and the Revolution
- Myth 10 The French Revolution Was Just a French Revolution
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author
- Copyright Page