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Summary
A comprehensive narrative history of the French Revolution from the fall of the Bastille to Napoleon's rise to power. Popkin traces how the revolution transformed France from an absolute monarchy into a modern nation-state, examining key events including the Terror, the Reign of Robespierre, and the Directory. The book situates the revolution within the broader context of the Enlightenment and its enduring impact on global politics.