“A Companion to the French Revolution” comprises twenty-nine newly-written essays reassessing the origins, development, and impact of this great turning-point in modern history. • Examines the origins, development and impact of the French Revolution • Features original contributions from leading historians, including six essays translated from French. • Presents a wide-ranging overview of current historical debates on the revolution and future directions in scholarship • Gives equally thorough treatment to both causes and outcomes of the French Revolution
