Historiography of The French Revolution

The historiography of the French Revolution stretches back over two hundred years, as commentators and historians have sought to answer questions regarding the origins of the Revolution, and its meaning and effects.

Read more about Historiography Of The French Revolution:  Contemporary and 19th Century Historians, The Marxist/Classic Interpretation, Revisionism and Modern Work

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