Liberty and Locality in Revolutionary France: Six Villages Compared, 1760–1820 (New Studies in European History)
by Peter Jones
A comparative history of six French villages from 1760 to 1820, showing how the Revolution reshaped rural life and local governance.
About This Book
This book examines the impact of the French Revolution on rural communities between 1760 and 1820.
It compares six villages to reveal patterns of continuity and transformation during a period of political upheaval.
The study draws on local records to assess how revolutionary policies were received and adapted at the village level.
Peter Jones provides a detailed analysis of the relationship between central authority and local autonomy.
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