The Oxford History of the French Revolution

This authoritative one-volume history has established itself as the most comprehensive account of the French Revolution in English. Spanning from 1774 to Napoleon's triumph in 1802, the book analyzes the impact of events in France on Europe and the world. It reveals a movement that began with enthusiasm but soon became a tragedy, disrupting the lives of millions. With a fully updated third edition, this volume includes an appendix surveying the past and present historiography of the revolutionary period. Recently translated into Chinese, it's a must-read for history buffs.