French Revolution: Faith, Desire, and Politics

The French Revolution: Faith, Desire, and Politics, in its second edition, explores the role of religion and sexuality in shaping the Revolution, including the impact of crown war debts, the organization of citizen militias, and the lives of ordinary French people. It includes a fresh analysis of classic nineteenth-century accounts and explores the messages about gender, sex, religion, and faith surrounding the Revolution. It is a valuable resource for students of the French Revolution, women and gender, and the history of Catholicism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The French Revolution: Faith, Desire, and Politics, now in its second edition, has been extensively revised to encompass a comprehensive exploration of the revolution's profound impact on the lives of ordinary French citizens. The author, Eric Shusterman, delves into the intricate interplay between religion, sexuality, and politics, highlighting their pivotal role in shaping the course of the revolution. Through meticulous analysis, Shusterman sheds light on various themes, including the devastating consequences of the crowns' war debts on the collapse of the Old Regime, the emergence of citizen militias in 1789, and their eventual transformation into the National Guard of France. This edition has been meticulously revised to include a fresh interpretation of classic nineteenth-century accounts of the revolution, such as those by renowned historians Jules Michelet, Jean Jaurès, and Edgar Quinet. Furthermore, it delves into the experiences of the people who lived through this tumultuous period, unveiling the profound messages about gender, sex, religion, and faith that surrounded them.

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The French Revolution: Faith, Desire, and Politics, now in its second edition, has undergone a significant expansion to encompass a comprehensive examination of the revolution's profound effects on the daily lives of ordinary French citizens. The author, Eric Shusterman, delves into the intricate interplay between religion, sexuality, and politics, highlighting their pivotal role in shaping the course of the revolution. Through meticulous analysis, Shusterman sheds light on various themes, including the devastating consequences of the crowns' war debts on the collapse of the Old Regime, the emergence of citizen militias in 1789, and their eventual transformation into the National Guard of France. This edition has been meticulously revised to include a fresh interpretation of classic nineteenth-century accounts of the revolution, such as those by renowned historians Jules Michelet, Jean Jaurès, and Edgar Quinet. Furthermore, it delves into the experiences of the people who lived through this tumultuous period, unveiling the profound messages about gender, sex, religion, and faith that surrounded them.

This book serves as an invaluable resource for students of the French Revolution, women and gender studies, and the history of Catholicism. It provides a concise chronology of the revolution, along with a comprehensive guide to further reading, enabling students to delve deeper into this captivating period of history.

Weight: 446g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138336971
Edition number: 2 New edition