Eyes Across the Channel: French Revolutions, Party History and British Writing, 1830-1882

This book explores how the Victorians responded to the French Revolution by comparing new events to the first French Revolution, aiming to understand Britain's past, present, and future.

Format: Hardback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book, originally published in 2000, employs interpretations of the French Revolution as a framework to explore a range of intriguing questions. It delves into the significance of history for Victorian Britain, the process by which events acquire historical significance, and the cultural assumptions that shape our understanding of nineteenth-century British literature. Through a comprehensive examination of responses to the French Revolution across a diverse selection of texts, the book seeks to unravel how the Victorians interpreted and responded to historical developments in France. It constantly compares new events to the foundational moment of the first French Revolution, aiming to shed light on Britain's past, present, and future. By examining these reactions, the book offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between historical events and cultural perceptions, providing a fresh perspective on nineteenth-century British literature and its relationship to the broader historical context.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032130422