Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #202332 in Books
• Published on: 2003-05-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 688 pages

Synopsis
There can be few more mesmerizing historical narratives than the story of how the dazzlingly confident and secure monarchy Louis XIV, "the Sun King", left to his successors in 1715 became the discredited, debt-ridden failure toppled by Revolution in 1789. The further story of the bloody unravelling of the Revolution until its seizure by Napoleon is equally astounding. This work describes the whole period. Jones' key point in this narrative is that France was not doomed to Revolution and that the "ancien regime" did remain dynamic and innovatory, twisting and turning until finally stoven in by the intolerable costs and humiliation of its wars with Britain.

Customer Reviews

Very good read.
I would recommend this book to any A-level student studying the period 1688 - 1789. This book is very good for background knowledge and making notes. The author offers tantalising insights into France.

I was dubious at first at buying a history book which covers such a large period, but the author meet all my expectations. In easy to find chapters and sections exploring France on an international and administrative level.