Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution by Simon Schama. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. $29.95. Schama (History/Harvard), author of Patriots and Liberators: Revolution in the Netherlands 1780-1813 and The Embarrassment of Riches: An Interpretation of Dutch Culture in the Golden Age, offers an epic new history of the French Revolution in honor of this year's bicentenary. In this New York Times bestseller, award-winning author Simon Schama presents an ebullient country, vital and inventive, infatuated with novelty and technology--a strikingly fresh view of Louis XVI's France. I am no expert on the subject but I have read a few books on the French Revolution including "The Oxford history of the French Revolution" and "Twelve who Ruled". Robespierre used to chide his moderate opponents of « wanting a revolution without a revolution. Home Groups Talk More Zeitgeist. On the one hand, there is much to learn from the pages of "Citizens". One of the great landmarks of modern history publishing, Simon Schama's Citizens- A Chronicle of the French Revolution is the most authoritative social, cultural and narrative history of the French Revolution ever produced. 4.1 out of 5 stars 135 ratings. Simon Schama, Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution. Citizens: A Chronicle of The French Revolution Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Well researched and documented. LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution Audible Audiobook – Unabridged Simon Schama (Author), Frederick Davidson (Narrator), Blackstone Audio, Inc. … Get this from a library! CITIZENS A Chronicle of the French Revolution. In this New York Times bestseller, award-winning author Simon Schama presents an ebullient country, vital and inventive, infatuated with novelty and technology—a strikingly fresh view of Louis XVI's France. I found it difficult to read, consulting dictionaries, and translating French words and phrases being only part of it. In this New York Times bestseller, award-winning author Simon Schama presents an ebullient country, vital and inventive, infatuated with novelty and technology–a strikingly fresh view of Louis XVI’s France. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. "The terror," declared Schama in the book, "was merely 1789 with a higher body count; violence ... was not just an unfortunate side effect ... it was the Revolution's source of collective energy.It was what made the Revolution revolutionary." On-line books store on Z-Library | B–OK. 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The best books on Popular Uprisings. Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution Description From Publishers Weekly In what PW called a "sprawling, provocative, sometimes infuriating chronicle that stands much conventional wisdom on its head," Schama argues that the Revolution did not produce a "patriotic culture of citizenship" but was preceded by one. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Simon Schama: free download. Review: Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution User Review - Tim - Goodreads. Citizens is a truly wonderful example of narrative historical writing - a "tremendous performance", to borrow a favourite expression of Simon Schama. Simon Schama, professor of history at Harvard University, discussed his recent work, [Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution]. Like most subject matter experts, Schama has developed strong opinions on the subject. Robert Poole, 200 illustrations. This is a hard book to review. 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