1st Edition

The Longman Companion to the French Revolution

By Colin Jones Copyright 1990
    488 Pages
    by Routledge

    488 Pages
    by Routledge

    Provides clear and comprehensive factual information across the full range of the Revolutionary period (1787-99).

    List of maps and figures.  Abbreviations.  Preface.  1. Political chronology.  2. The framework of government.  3. The executive.  4. The structure of the terror: the institutions of revolutionary government.  5. International relations and war
    6. Politics.  7. Adminsitration, justice and finance.  8. Religion and ideas.  9. Society and economy.  Bibliographies.
    Glossary of French revolutionary terms.  The revolutionary calendar.  Select bibliography.  Index.

    Biography

    Colin Jones

    'authorative and detailed work of reference on all aspects of the Revolution.'

    Guardian

    '...will be a godsend; It is a most comprehensive dictionary/guide to the period.'

    Observer