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The French Revolution and What Went Wrong
The French Revolution and What Went Wrong | Stephen Clarke
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An entertaining and eye-opening look at the French Revolution, by Stephen Clarke, author of 1000 Years of Annoying the French and A Year in the Merde. The French Revolution and What Went Wrong looks back at the French Revolution and how it's surrounded in a myth. In 1789, almost no one in France wanted to oust the king, let alone guillotine him. But things quickly escalated until there was no turning back. The French Revolution and What Went Wrong looks at what went wrong and why France would be better off if they had kept their monarchy.
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Birdsong28
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Very good. Interesting take on French Revolution, makes points that are fresh and different. Very well written and detailed so a prior knowledge of this subject is needed when reading this. Also adds little comedic elements to ease the tension of the horrific subject throughout the writing but it isn't off-putting as it is needed and can add to the story.

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Onthearmofthesofa
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Two things brought me to this book. The first was how good 1000 Years of Annoying the French was. The second is that I‘ve always wanted to know a bit more about the French Revolution. Curiosity brought on by reading A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. And this book did not disappoint. It‘s on the length side but you almost don‘t notice that because it‘s so well written that you could read and read forever.