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Book SynopsisThis collection of essays is the first to examine the impact of the French Revolution. The legacy of the French Revolution extends far beyond the borders of France or even Europe-the ramifications of the Revolution of 1789 are truly global and continue to have an impact today.
Table of ContentsForeword; Introduction Joseph Klaits and Michael H. Haltzel; 1. The French Revolution after two hundred years Jack Censer; 2. The French Revolution and the creation of American political culture Lloyd S. Kramer; 3. The French Revolution in relation to Poland and East-Central Europe Jerzy W. Borejsza; 4. The French Revolution in Russian intellectual life, 1789–1922 Dmitry Shlapentokh; 5. The French Revolution, people of color, and slavery Robert Forster; 6. Unfinished business: colonialism in sub-Saharan Africa and the ideals of the French Revolution Christopher L. Miller; 7. The French Revolution and the Arab world Elbaki Hermassi; 8. The French Revolution and the Middle East Nikki R. Keddie; 9. The revival of political history and the French Revolution in Mexico Charles A. Hale; 10. The French Revolution and Chinese socialism Maurice J. Meisner; Index.
