Lectures on the French Revolution

by John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton

Book by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron

Genres: History, France, French Revolution, Politics, 18th Century, Essays

379 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1910

About the author

John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton, and usually referred to simply as Lord Acton, was an English historian.

Reviews

[Szplug · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who writes like this anymore? Lord Acton's mellifluously measured, sober prose is Whigging me out. An immensely and impressively wise, learned, considered, and impartial reflection upon the French Revolution—the best I've ever encountered, if truth be told (well, Carlyle is right up there, from what I've read, but it is of an entirely different timber...)

[Tom Newman · Rating 3 out of 5]

What a confusing mess was the French Revolution. This book does not help. It assumes you have a good understanding of the history. Without that, it is very difficult to follow.