For courses on the French Revolution. Written for today's undergraduates, this up-to-date survey of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era offers a concise alternative to the longer texts geared to advanced study in the field. This text introduces students to the major events that comprise the story of the French Revolution; to the different ways in which historians have interpreted these event; to the political, social, and cultural origins of the Revolution; and to recent scholarship in the field. A Short History of the French Revolution Fifth Edition Jeremy D. Popkin This new edition of 'A Short History of the French Revolution' has been updated to reflect the latest scholarship on the subject, in fields ranging from women's history and the history of Franco-American relations to the revolutionary struggles over race and slavery.

/*6003B-0, 0-13-060032-6, Popkin, Jeremy D., A Short History of the French Revolution, 3/E*/ Written for today's readers, this up-to-date survey of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Period offers a shorter, concise alternative to the longer, detailed volumes available.

New documents for classroom discussion highlight foreign reactions to the storming of the Bastille and attitudes toward gender during the Reign of Terror. The bibliography surveys recent publications on the Revolution through the end of 2007.