The Terrible Year: The Paris Commune 1871
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Some moisture damage
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Alistair Horne's The Terrible Year: The Paris Commune, 1871 chronicles a pivotal and tumultuous period in French history. This compelling historical account details the dramatic events of the Paris Commune, a radical socialist and revolutionary government that briefly ruled Paris from March 18 to May 28, 1871. Horne uncovers the complex political landscape, the brutal street fighting, and the profound social upheaval that defined these seventy-two days. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of a city in chaos, illustrating the desperate struggles and ideological clashes that shaped its fate. This authoritative work offers an essential understanding of a critical moment that continues to resonate in modern political thought.
Author: Alistair Horne
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, MACMILLAN
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: No markings
Alistair Horne's The Terrible Year: The Paris Commune, 1871 chronicles a pivotal and tumultuous period in French history. This compelling historical account details the dramatic events of the Paris Commune, a radical socialist and revolutionary government that briefly ruled Paris from March 18 to May 28, 1871. Horne uncovers the complex political landscape, the brutal street fighting, and the profound social upheaval that defined these seventy-two days. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of a city in chaos, illustrating the desperate struggles and ideological clashes that shaped its fate. This authoritative work offers an essential understanding of a critical moment that continues to resonate in modern political thought.