Taking of the Bastille: July 14th, 1789
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: Jacques Godechot
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber and Faber, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: spine falling apart at front of book; plastic on dust jacket creased and marked; ex-library sticker on spine
This historical account chronicles the pivotal events of July 14th, 1789, detailing the dramatic storming of the Bastille. It presents a meticulous examination of the political and social climate that culminated in this iconic moment of the French Revolution. The narrative uncovers the motivations of the revolutionaries and the immediate repercussions that reshaped the course of European history. Godechot's authoritative scholarship illustrates the profound significance of this single day, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of its enduring legacy.
Author: Jacques Godechot
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber and Faber, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: spine falling apart at front of book; plastic on dust jacket creased and marked; ex-library sticker on spine
This historical account chronicles the pivotal events of July 14th, 1789, detailing the dramatic storming of the Bastille. It presents a meticulous examination of the political and social climate that culminated in this iconic moment of the French Revolution. The narrative uncovers the motivations of the revolutionaries and the immediate repercussions that reshaped the course of European history. Godechot's authoritative scholarship illustrates the profound significance of this single day, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of its enduring legacy.