Citizens: A Chronicle Of The French Revolution – Simon Schama

Simon Schama’s monumental *Citizens* offers a riveting, revisionist chronicle of the French Revolution. Challenging conventional narratives, Schama reveals Louis XVI’s France as a vibrant, innovative society before depicting the Revolution itself as a descent into pervasive violence, rather than a progressive movement. This authoritative and engaging social and cultural history vividly brings to life the individuals and events that shaped this tumultuous era, providing a strikingly fresh perspective on its causes and devastating consequences.

**Condition:** Overall in Very Good condition with minor shelf wear consistent with age.