The French Revolution - Softcover

Carlyle, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1420967355 ISBN 13: 9781420967357

Publisher: Digireads.com Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

First published in 1837, Carlyle initially was asked to write this account by his overworked friend John Stuart Mill. Taking the commission to heart, Carlyle proceeded to write a historical masterpiece, combining a scrupulous consideration for facts with a unique style of writing. Rather than a detached account of this turbulent time, Carlyle uses poetic prose that makes readers feel almost as though they are participants in the riots, public executions, and general feelings of tumult and instability in the late 1700s. “The French Revolution” brings to life, with its insights and story-telling quality, this period of French history to such great effect that it strongly influenced Charles Dickens as he wrote “A Tale of Two Cities”, as well as many of Carlyle’s other contemporaries. Continuously in print since its initial reception, Carlyle’s work is still considered a standard work on the subject of the French Revolution today. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

Edition details

• Publisher: Digireads.com Publishing
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1420967355
• ISBN 13: 9781420967357
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 628