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Living the French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon

Written by: Suzanne M. Desan, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Suzanne M. Desan
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The 25 years between the onset of the French Revolution in 1789 and the Bourbon Restoration after Napoleon in 1814 is an astonishing period in world history. This era shook the foundations of the old world and marked a permanent shift for politics, religion, and society - not just for France, but for all of Europe. An account of the events alone reads like something out of a thrilling novel:

  • France’s oppressed and hungry masses rise up against their government.
  • In Paris, crowds storm the Bastille looking for bread and weaponry.
  • Rumors, panic, and fear grip the nation as it faces an uncertain future.
  • The National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man, the first bold step toward the invention of democratic politics and a republican state.
  • A young Corsican named Napoleon Bonaparte stuns Europe with his military strategy and political boldness.

Living the French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon is your opportunity to learn the full story of this captivating period. Taught by Dr. Suzanne M. Desan, these 48 exciting lectures give you a broad and comprehensive survey of one of the most important eras in modern history.

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loved the depth in which professor went in of the topic. feels exactly like being in a classroom.

comprehensive analysis never gets dull

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Loved the coverage of the French Revolution and Nepean! Gives a window from the different involved sides.

Brilliant, through, captivating

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well structured, nice narration. set the context well initially and the whole story flowed well. I was looking forward to the next sections. infact am planning to listen again.
esp commendable given the large length of the audio book.

engaging, entertaining, informing

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