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The Terror: The Merciless War For Freedom In Revolutionary France
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For Two Hundred Years, The Terror Has Haunted The Imagination Of The West. The Descent Of The French Revolution From Rapturous Liberation Into An Orgy Of Apparently Pointless Bloodletting Has Been The Focus Of Countless Reflections On The Often Malignant Nature Of Humanity And The Folly Of Revolution.David Andress, A Leading Historian Of The French Revolution, Presents A Radically Different Account Of The Terror. In A Remarkably Vivid And Pageturning Work Of History, He Transports The Reader From The Pitched Battles On The Streets Of Paris To The Royal Family'S Escape Through Secret Passageways In The Tuileries Palace, And Across The Landscape Of The Tragic Last Years Of The Revolution. The Violence, He Shows, Was A Result Of Dogmatic And Fundamentalist Thinking: Dreadful Decisions Were Made By Groups Of People Who Believed They Were Still Fighting For Freedom But Whose Survival Was Threatened By Famine, External War, And Counterrevolutionaries Within The Fledging New State. Urgent Questions Emerge From Andress'S Trenchant Reassessment: When Is It Right To Arbitrarily Detain Those Suspected Of Subversion? When Does An Earnest Patriotism Become The Rationale For Slaughter?Combining Startling Narrative Power And Bold Insight, The Terror Is Written With Verve And Exceptional Paceit Is A Superb Popular Debut From An Enormously Talented Historian.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Terror: The Merciless War for Freedom in Revolutionary France'? A: The book explores the descent of the French Revolution into violence, examining how the initial ideals of liberation transformed into a period of bloodshed, and the complex motivations behind the actions of those involved.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is David Andress, a historian specializing in the French Revolution.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has 480 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Terror'? A: The book was published on December 26, 2006.
- Q: Is 'The Terror' a hardcover or paperback edition? A: This edition is a paperback.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in history, particularly the French Revolution, as well as those looking for a deeper understanding of revolutionary violence and its implications, will find this book valuable.
- Q: Does the book provide a new perspective on the French Revolution? A: Yes, David Andress offers a radically different account of the Terror, emphasizing the role of dogmatic thinking and the impacts of external pressures on revolutionary actions.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Terror'? A: The book examines themes of freedom, violence, patriotism, and the moral complexities surrounding revolutionary actions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it provides insightful analysis and can serve as a resource for students and scholars of history, particularly those focusing on revolutionary studies.
- Q: What is the edition of 'The Terror'? A: This is the First Edition of the book.