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An Introduction to the Humanities -history, Classicism and Revolution: Block 3 - Softcover

Marwick, Arthur; Matravers, Derek; Walsh, L.

 
9780749296650: An Introduction to the Humanities -history, Classicism and Revolution: Block 3

Synopsis

Looks at the ideas and events of the French Revolution and introduces the different kinds of source available to historians. Discusses the significance of Jean-Jacques Rousseau in relation to the French Revolution and the relevance today of his thoughts on democracy. Also looks at the work of Jacques-Louis David, the "official" painter of the Revolution and the contrasting work of Caspar David Friedrich, one of the first Romantics.

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