HISTORY 324

Old Regime and Revolution in France c.1750-1815

Description

More than two centuries after the collapse and destruction of what revolutionaries called the "Old Regime", the French Revolution continues to be recognised as one of the founding events of modern history. Yet it remains a deeply enigmatic and controversial event.

Revolutionaries seemingly invented (or reinvented) political liberty and civic equality, democratic suffrage and human rights; but they also invented (or reinvented) gender discrimination and political terror, ideological war and modern dictatorship. Given this rich blend of tragedy and farce, it is no surprise that the Revolution continues to feature in our discussions of politics, society and culture as well as our understanding of the "modern" world.

 

Assessment

Coursework only

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Availability 2025

Not taught in 2025

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Recommended Reading

Jeremy D. Popkin, A Short History of the French Revolution, 5th ed., Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 2009 [previous editions also acceptable]

Assessment

Coursework only

Points

HISTORY 324: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage II in History and 60 points passed

Restrictions

HISTORY 224