- Paperback: 480 pages
- Publisher: Princeton University Press; New edition edition (April 1 1968)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 069100756X
- ISBN-13: 978-0691007564
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,903,462 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The book is a model performance in formulating and executing what we know as 'the new history.' -- "The Humanist
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WHEN the year 1848 broke upon Europe, everywhere men were waiting for the death of Louis Philippe, King of the French. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
WHEN the year 1848 broke upon Europe, everywhere men were waiting for the death of Louis Philippe, King of the French. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb Blend of Facts and Analysis,
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This review is from: Revolutions of 1848: A Social History (Paperback)
The problem with most history textbooks is that all too often the story is left out of the text. A collection of names, dates, and facts is what is left. Priscilla Robertson has done an exemplary job of avoiding such a failing. While providing the necessary names, dates, and places so that one is able to visualize the story being built, Ms. Robertson has provided an outstanding assessment of these events.The story of 1848, as is told in this book, is one of the people recognizing the need for change, but in many cases not being influential enough either in terms of physical power or in terms of political power to affect the change for a long period of time. In many respects, the story can be viewed as describing the necessity for the citizens to be able to protect themselves from an oppressive government, though in some cases, it can be citizens needing to protect themselves from each other. This book, as is pointed in the preface, does not focus on the details on the constitutions, individual leaders, or battles, but rather provides a rich account of how people when inspired by a dream or a vision, even one that is unsustainable, can rise up and let the world know that change must occur.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent overview of the period,
By "m_peror07" (Knoxville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Revolutions of 1848: A Social History (Paperback)
Robertson's social history of 1848 is a fascinating look at an overlooked era in European history. I didn't even know that 1848 was a significant year until I saw her book at a local bookstore. Apparently, revolution rocked Europe from France to Hungary, sparing only Britain (although Robertson focuses on a very minor revolt in Ireland) and Russia (where it was way too oppressive to even think of a revolution). Ms. Robertson presents the period from the idealists who began each revolution and the people who worked tirelessly to repress them. I really liked the way the presented the major players as human beings, with both good and bad points. Even the aristocrats who brought down all the revolutions are presented in both good and bad lights. The book is not too dry, being easy to read throughout. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in European history, or are just curious about the tragedies that were the revolutions of 1848.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great history of the period,
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This review is from: Revolutions of 1848: A Social History (Paperback)
This is the way history should be written. Robertson puts the reader in the middle of the explosive drama that unfolded all across Europe. All of the major players come to life : from Louis Philippe clinging to the old order in France to Manin's dream of a Venetian republic. This book is also excellent background for anyone who wants to understand the rise of Bismarck and the unification of Germany.
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