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Who is the author of 'The French Revolution and the Psychology of Revolution'?
Who is the author of 'The French Revolution and the Psychology of Revolution'?
In what year was 'The French Revolution and the Psychology of Revolution' first published?
In what year was 'The French Revolution and the Psychology of Revolution' first published?
Which of the following companies published the 2017 edition of the book?
Which of the following companies published the 2017 edition of the book?
What is the subject matter of 'The French Revolution and the Psychology of Revolution'?
What is the subject matter of 'The French Revolution and the Psychology of Revolution'?
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What is the purpose of the Library of Congress cataloging information included in the book?
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Study Notes
Book Title and Author
- Title: The French Revolution and the Psychology of Revolution
- Author: Gustave LeBon
- Introduction by: Robert A. Nye
Publication Information
- Published: 1980 by Transaction Publishers; 2017 by Routledge
- Publisher: Routledge (an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group)
- Location: London and New York
Additional Details
- Library of Congress Catalog Number: 78-62691
- ISBN 13: 978-0-87855-697-7 (pbk)
- ISBN 13: 978-0-87855-310-5 (hbk)
Introduction Summary
- The book is a hybrid of social science and history, intending to popularize social science methods.
- The author addresses the use of discussion on "classic" texts, preferring historical analysis to a presentist one.
- The study of a "social science classic" looks at both present use and historic origin.
- Classic texts may contain empirical and theoretical elements, and considerations of wider appeal beyond the generation they first appeared to.
Further Details Summary
- Early publication was in 1912
- 13,000 copies sold by 1914; 17,000 by 1924
- The book was still in print at the author's death (1931)
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Test your knowledge on Gustave LeBon's classic, 'The French Revolution and the Psychology of Revolution'. This quiz explores key themes, concepts, and historical analyses presented in the text. Delve into the intersection of social science and history and see how classic texts relate to contemporary discussions.
