Aspects of the French Revolution ~ Alfred Cobban

Aspects of the French Revolution ~ Alfred Cobban

Medium soft cover
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A historical analysis that challenges traditional interpretations of the French Revolution. Cobban, a revisionist historian, argues that the revolution was primarily political rather than a socio-economic upheaval. He critiques Marxist perspectives, which view the revolution as a class struggle, and instead emphasizes the role of political discourse, institutional shifts, and ideological transformations.

The book explores key themes such as the bankruptcy of the French state, the nobility's attempt to usurp royal power, and the transition from absolutism to democracy. Cobban also examines how historians have interpreted the revolution over time, offering insights into the historiographical debates surrounding its causes and consequences.