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Rachel
Oct 26, 2019 rated it it was ok
I just could not get into this. Nothing was quite right, right down to the bookmark I was using. I take issue with the epic style, I couldn't get into the characters minds and didn't really have a strong background in the history which didn't help. ...more
John
Oct 25, 2007 rated it really liked it
Best book on the French Revolution you're likely to find. Don't be scared off by the length - it moves fast. ...more
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Sep 10, 2009 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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