Cultures in conflict : the French Revolution / Gregory S. Brown.

"Resource guide": pages [203]-206

Includes index.

Timeline of the French Revolution -- Historical overview -- Ways of live in France before 1789: "the "old regime" -- The people against the privileged: social differences and personal identities -- Ordinary people for and against the Revolution -- Law and order in everyday life during the Revolution: violence, public order, and collective action -- Money and economy: work and consumption during the Revolution -- Religion and culture: the ideas and beliefs of ordinary people.

"This book introduces students to the French Revolution through an historical and cultural overview, as well as the contextual framing of primary documents of ordinary people's experiences in the dramatic conflicts of 1789-1799. Most of the documents have been translated into English for the first time." "While many sources on the French Revolution provide excerpts from formal documents, this volume reveals the deeper human level, offering immediate insight into everyday life. This is the perfect introduction to the Revolution, with many added-value features, including period illustrations, timeline, glossary, study questions directed toward the Advanced Placement European History exam, and a practical resource guide."--Jacket.