The French Revolution: The Essential Readings

"This is an excellent introduction for those seeking to understand the current state of play in the enduring, but increasingly complex, debate over the origins, nature, and significance of the French Revolution. It contains a judicious selection of articles and extracts, which illustrate the different responses to the demise of the Marxist interpretation of this world-historical event, since the revisionist charge was led by François Furet in the 1970s. These challenging and up-to-date contributions to the cultural history of political, society, gender, and religion are expertly introduced by the editor, who is to be congratulated on this helpful and timely collection, which will appeal to scholars and students alike." Malcolm Crook, Keele University <!--end-->

"For the study of the Revolution's origins, Schechter has chosen some very good pieces." H-Net Reviews

"Schechter provides a good guide through the material ... The collection is stimulating ..." Times Higher Education Supplement