Life During the French Revolution

The Way People Live

by Gail B. Stewart

Describes the rigid social system and other circumstances in eighteenth-century France that led up to the Revolution, and discusses each stage of events and their effect on daily life

Genres: History, Nonfiction

112 pages, Library Binding

First published December 1, 1994

About the author

Current Home:
Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Stewart taught English and reading for more than ten years.

Reviews

[J.M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Life During the French Revolution is aimed at school-age crowd, likely at least middle school, possibly early high school. Pretty interesting description of the main events and characters of the revolution. Unlike some other books, it puts the blame on the Bastille shooting of the civilians on the fortress's governor saying he ordered his soldiers to fire. The book does not mention the changes in the calendar, religion, and weights and measures system, which is odd, as it's supposed to be about "life during the French Revolution." It does contain endnotes, bibliography, and draws on a lot of primary material, but I wish all dates included the year, because sometimes I had to flip back to remember what year the described event was taking place. Also, it would have been helpful if there was a list of events and characters at the beginning or the end of the book, just for a quick review.

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

After slogging my way through several dense tomes about the French Revolution (or trying to, and giving up ~1/3 of the way through), I finally found the right book for me. This little YA book was an excellent introduction for a beginner. Much of the story was familiar from the other books I attempted, but this book was much easier to follow and understand. It was a good overview of characters, clubs, and events. Of course there are plenty of details missing, but that's what the tomes are for, and maybe now I can tackle those again.

[Jane De vries · Rating 2 out of 5]

With all the protest about our new President, I wonder if the U.S. will break out into revolution! Well, it can't be like the French Revolution and the reign of terror! How could men act lower than the wildest beasts, regardless of their desperation?

Short book, useful to review history and good for classes. Part of "The Way people live" series.