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The Age of the Democratic Revolution : A Political History of Europe and America, 1760-1800 - Updated Edition by
The author argues that the American, French, and Polish revolutions--and the movements for political change in Britain, Ireland, Holland, and elsewhere, were manifestations of similar political ideas, needs, and conflicts. He traces the clash between an older form of society, marked by legalized social rank and hereditary or self-perpetuating elites, and a new form of society that placed a greater value on social mobility and legal equality.
Soldiers for Sale: German "Mercenaries" with the British in Canada during the American Revolution (1776-83) by
This book reveals how the British Army that fought the American Revolutionaries was, in fact, an Anglo-German army. Arguing that the British Crown had doubts about the willingness of English soldiers to fight against other English-speaking people in North America, the book details how the task of providing troops fell upon the princes of German States, who were relatives of England's ruling family. In return for large amounts of money, German princes and barons provided about 30,000 soldiers, many of whom were dragged unwillingly from their families and sent to fight in a war in which they had no interest. While some of the soldiers eventually melted into the French and English-speaking societies of Canada, little history has been available, not even the descendant families. These soldiers' experiences offer new insight into the battles that took place between 1776 and 1783 and had an impact that spanned four countries.
Unbecoming British : How Revolutionary America Became a Postcolonial Nation by
In this wide-ranging and bold new interpretation of American history and its Founding Fathers, the author shows that political independence from Britain fueled anxieties among the Americans about their cultural inferiority and continuing dependence on the mother country. Caught between their desire to emulate the mother country and an awareness that they lived an ocean away on the periphery of the known world, they went to great lengths to convince themselves and others of their refinement. Taking a transnational approach to American history, the author examines a wealth of evidence from geography, the decorative arts, intellectual history, science, and technology to underscore that the process of "unbecoming British" was not an easy one. Indeed, the new nation struggled to define itself economically, politically, and culturally in what could be called America's postcolonial period. Out of this confusion of hope and exploitation, insecurity and vision, a uniquely American identity emerged.
The War for America, 1775-1783 by
In this vivid history the author views the American Revolution from the standpoint of the British government and the British military leaders as they attempted to execute an overseas war of great complexity. Their tactical response to the American Revolution is now comprehensible, seen as part of a grand imperial strategy.
The Coming of the Terror in the French Revolution by
This book discusses the events of the French Revolution during 1793-94, and how the Reign of terror escalated throughout France. The author traces turning points in history, and how Violence threatened the country.
The Eve of the French Revolution by
This book is a fascinating look at the state of Europe at the start of the French revolution in the 18th century, and what happened that triggered the French Revolution.
The French Revolution, Napoleon, and the Republic: Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite by
This book is a thorough treatment of France's economy, government, and social life both before, and during the various phases of the Revolution. Napoleon's post-Revolutionary European conquests and subsequent downfall and exile are also narrated in this book that will captivate all readers.
History of the French Revolution by
The authors of 'Histoire de la revolution francaise' is a study of the events that caused a huge shift of power in France around the turn of the 19th Century. This was primarily a study of the theories and ideologies behind the events, rather than a factual record."
Marie-Antoinette : The Queen and the French Revolution by
This book about Marie-Antoinette and the French Revolution and list a range of factors led to the shocking outcome, from Marie-Antoinette's perceived frivolity and disloyalty to France to the role of an increasingly powerful and hostile press. Marie-Antoinette is one of the iconic figures of French history and continues to fascinate and divide opinion even today. You will learn about Marie-Antoinette's upbringing in Austria and her marriage to Louis XVI of France, evaluate her behavior as dauphine and queen of France, which gave her a reputation for carelessness and frivolity, and analyze how her reputation and reaction to the events of the French Revolution led to her unpopularity and downfall.
Napoleon, France and Waterloo : The Eagle Rejected by
This book is about the subject of the Waterloo campaign. But one critical aspect of the story has gone all but untold - the French home front. It is this conspicuous gap in the literature that the author explores in this erudite and absorbing study. Drawing on the vivid, revealing material that is available in the French archives, in the writings of soldiers who fought in France in 1814 and 1815 and in the memoirs of civilians who witnessed the fall of Napoleon or the Hundred Days, the gives us a fascinating new insight into the military and domestic context of the Waterloo campaign, the Napoleonic legend and the wider situation across Europe.
Napoleon: on War by
This book gives information about Napoleon, his thoughts on war, his battles, his generals, and information about his thoughts and campaigns that he could have completed or was about to complete before he was exiled.
Rights of Man by
Over 200 years later, this much-read book remains an inspiring, rational work on individual liberties and workers' rights that is a must-read for all who value democracy and personal freedom.
Robespierre: A Revolutionary Life by
This masterful biography combines new research into Robespierre's dramatic life with a deep understanding of society and the politics of the French Revolution to arrive at a fresh understanding of the man, his passions, and his tragic shortcomings. It goes into detail about his formative years, how he came into power, his reign of terror ,and the tragic last days of his life.
Surviving the French Revolution : A Bridge Across Time by
This book goes into detail about the events of the French Revolution, the Reign of Terror, the changing of government, the leaders, the wars, the leaders that caused the unrest, and the years it took before the government would get better. This book discusses how people lived during such times and how they got through all the turbulences of such a crazy unpredictable era in French history.
Waterloo : Wellington's Victory and Napoleon's Last Campaign by
In this definitive account divided into three parts, the author depicts first Napoleon and his rise to power, then Wellington and the allied armies, and lastly the steps leading up to the battle and the battle itself, the final clash on the fields of Waterloo. It is a gripping, succinct and panoramic survey of this legendary event, the history surrounding it, and the personalities that defined it.
Dangerous Neighbors: Making the Haitian Revolution in Early America by
This book is about how the young united States impacted how the Haitian revolution got started, with printed papers that reached the island, and talk of freedom. It impacted how the rebels saw freedom and how they tried to gain it.
Revolution and Independence in Latin America by
This volume about revolutions and independence in Latin America explores the revolutions, their historical causes, and the new nations' ensuing struggles, providing invaluable context for understanding the culture, politics, and social identity of the region today.
The Slaves Who Defeated Napoleon: Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian War of Independence, 1801-1804 by
Haitian War of Independence conflict, in which lives were consumed by the thousands, is this book's main focus. In this ambitious monograph, the author employs the latest tools of the historian's craft, multi-archival research in particular, and applies them to the climactic yet poorly understood last years of the Haitian Revolution. Haiti lost most of its archives to neglect and theft, but a substantial number of documents survive in French, U.S., British, and Spanish collections, both public and private. The book relies on contemporary military, commercial, and administrative sources drawn from nineteen archives and research libraries on both sides of the Atlantic.
