THE REAL STORY OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION: Separating Myth from Reality

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Examines the beliefs and assumptions about the French Revolution which have become popularized in films and novels in an effort to separate myth and reality. Chapters include the development of the constitutional monarchy and its failure, the role of women, and the impact of the Revolution on the French colonies. Discusses the leading figure in the Haitian Revolution, Toussaint Louverture, with some myths being challenged, and attempts to reach a realistic judgment. Includes a critical look at commonly held beliefs about the Revolution and its aftermath. Contains 25 mono illustrations.