The A to Z of the French Revolution

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"The A to Z of the French Revolution examines the causes and origins; the roles of significant people; crucial events and turning points; important institutions and organizations; and the economic, social, and intellectual factors involved in the catalyst that gave birth to the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, the introduction of universal manhood suffrage, and the Napoleonic Empire. An introductory essay, a chronology, and a comprehensive bibliography complement the more than 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries, making this a resource for students and history enthusiasts alike."--Jacket.