The Revolutionary Temper : Paris, 1748-1789 by Robert Darnton 9780713996562

The Revolutionary Temper : Paris, 1748-1789

£35.00 GBP
£35.00 GBP
A Sunday Times, Times Literary Supplement, and The Times Book of the Year,...
show more
Subtotal: £35.00

A Sunday Times, Times Literary Supplement, and The Times Book of the Year, this brilliant account delves into the genesis of the French Revolution, culminating the distinguished historian's life's work. "Events do not emerge naked into the world. They come clothed - in attitudes, assumptions, values, memories of the past, anticipations of the future, hopes and fears and myriad other emotions. To grasp events, it is essential to describe the perceptions that accompany them, for the two are inseparable."

When a Parisian mob stormed the Bastille in July 1789, it sparked an event of global consequence: the overthrow of the monarchy and the birth of a new society. While most historians attribute the French Revolution to underlying factors such as economic turmoil, class conflict or Enlightenment ideology, Robert Darnton offers a different perspective: what Parisians themselves, those at the heart of the Revolution, thought was unfolding at the time and how it guided their actions. To understand the rise of what he terms "the revolutionary temper", Darnton draws upon a lifetime's study of pamphlets, books, underground newsletters, songs and public performances, exploring Paris as an information society akin to our own.

Its news circuits centred around cafes and marketplaces, park benches, and the Palais-Royal's Tree of Cracow, a favoured haunt for gossips. He illustrates how the events of forty years - from disastrous treaties, official corruption and royal scandal to thrilling hot-air balloon ascents and a new conception of the nation - all entered the collective consciousness of ordinary Parisians. As news and opinion traversed this profoundly unequal society, public trust in royal authority eroded, its legitimacy was undermined, and the social order unravelled. Much of Robert Darnton's work has elucidated the hidden dynamics of history, never more so than in this exceptional book. It is a riveting narrative, but it adds a new dimension, the perceptions of contemporary Parisians, which allows us to see these momentous decades afresh.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780713996562
Book Author: Robert Darnton
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Allen Lane
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 162 x 242 x 38 cm
Book Publication Date: 2023-02-11
Book Pagination: 576 pages
Book Weight: 1018g

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

You may also like