Books with title The French revolution

This title covers the turbulent history of France from 1774 to 1802 and the revolutionary events and larger than life individuals whose ideas and actions sent shock waves around Europe. Each enquiry tackles a discrete topic which together build a rounded and balanced picture of the causes, the course, the consequences, and the historiography of the revolution. As William Doyle puts it: 'There are few periods in history when so many benevolent intentions led to such unintended chaos and destruction, ...'How and w hy did this happen? What can we learn from it? What has the French Revolution got to say to us today?

President Henault; remarking on royal Surnames of Honour how difficult it often is to ascertain not only why; but even when; they were conferred; takes occasion in his sleek official way; to make a philosophical reflection. 'The Surname of Bien-aime (Well-beloved);' says he; 'which Louis XV. bears; will not leave posterity in the same doubt. This Prince; in the year 1744; while hastening from one end of his kingdom to the other; and suspending his conquests in Flanders that he might fly to the assistance of Alsace; was arrested at Metz by a malady which threatened to cut short his days. At the news of this; Paris; all in terror; seemed a city taken by storm: the churches resounded with supplications and groans; the prayers of priests and people were every moment interrupted by their sobs: and it was from an interest so dear and tender that this Surname of Bien-aime fashioned itself; a title higher still than all the rest which this great Prince has earned.' (Abrege Chronologique de l'Histoire de France (Paris; 1775); p. 701.)

This title explores the various debates surrounding the French Revolution. As well as describing the causes and events in the main text, the book consists of three different kinds of panel that appear throughout. The first examines events in question, the second looks at key people, and the third follows the 'what if?' approach - for example, for this title, 'what if the royal restoration had been successful?'. Split into thematically-based chapters, the book clearly and logically examines the many questions raised both at the time of the revolution and since, with facts and opinions from leading historians. It is complete with full colour photographs, maps, detailed timeline and glossary.

What would you do if you had to obey your owners and never do what you feel like? A group of dogs, frustrated for not having freedom, decides to run away in search of independent life. Mimi, a small poodle, is happy with her owner and doesn´t want to take part in that. But something comes up and everything changes. The Dogs’ Revolution gets the dogs living by themselves, facing dangers and enemies in the woods. Will they be able to hunt? Will they get on, although they are so different from each other? As they try to find the best way to survive in this new environment, there is plenty of adventure, romance, and humor. Illustrated.