The Great French Revolution
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Peter Kropotkin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Orbach & Chambers, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tears (including one larger one on back panel)/damage, cloth cover has light wear and pages yellowed
Peter Kropotkin's "The Great French Revolution" presents a compelling historical analysis of one of history's most pivotal upheavals. This seminal work chronicles the tumultuous period from 1789 to 1793, offering a unique perspective that emphasizes the role of the popular masses and the revolutionary communes. Kropotkin argues that the true driving force behind the revolution lay in the spontaneous actions and collective will of the common people, rather than solely in the machinations of political leaders. The narrative uncovers the economic and social conditions that fueled the uprising, illustrating the profound impact of popular movements on the course of history. This authoritative account remains an essential text for understanding the complexities and radical spirit of the French Revolution.
Author: Peter Kropotkin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Orbach & Chambers, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tears (including one larger one on back panel)/damage, cloth cover has light wear and pages yellowed
Peter Kropotkin's "The Great French Revolution" presents a compelling historical analysis of one of history's most pivotal upheavals. This seminal work chronicles the tumultuous period from 1789 to 1793, offering a unique perspective that emphasizes the role of the popular masses and the revolutionary communes. Kropotkin argues that the true driving force behind the revolution lay in the spontaneous actions and collective will of the common people, rather than solely in the machinations of political leaders. The narrative uncovers the economic and social conditions that fueled the uprising, illustrating the profound impact of popular movements on the course of history. This authoritative account remains an essential text for understanding the complexities and radical spirit of the French Revolution.