The French Revolution

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Who wrote The French Revolution: A History?

  • Thomas Carlyle (correct)
  • Jean-Jacques Rousseau
  • John Stuart Mill
  • Voltaire

When was the first edition of The French Revolution: A History published?

  • 1789
  • 1857 (correct)
  • 1795
  • 1834

What is the time period covered in The French Revolution: A History?

  • 1793-1794
  • 1794-1795
  • 1789-1793
  • 1789-1795 (correct)

Who initially intended to write a history of the French Revolution before Carlyle took over?

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What is the general consensus on Carlyle's history of the French Revolution?

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Who proposed that Thomas Carlyle write The French Revolution: A History?

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Which term refers to the period of the French Revolution covered in Carlyle's history?

<p>The Reign of Terror (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Carlyle's history of the French Revolution?

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What was the initial plan for a history of the French Revolution before Carlyle took over?

<p>John Stuart Mill was supposed to write it (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Carlyle complete the first volume of The French Revolution: A History?

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Study Notes

Author and Publication

  • The French Revolution: A History was written by Thomas Carlyle.
  • The first edition of The French Revolution: A History was published in 1837.

Time Period and Context

  • The book covers the time period of 1789-1794, focusing on the French Revolution.
  • The term "Terror" refers to the period of the French Revolution covered in Carlyle's history, specifically from 1793 to 1794.

Origins and Reception

  • Initially, Charles Dickens was intended to write a history of the French Revolution, but he declined, and Carlyle took over.
  • The general consensus is that Carlyle's history of the French Revolution is a masterpiece, praised for its literary style and vivid descriptions.
  • John Stuart Mill proposed that Thomas Carlyle write The French Revolution: A History.

Significance and Completion

  • Carlyle's history of the French Revolution is significant for its unique approach, which emphasizes the role of individual personalities and their motivations.
  • The initial plan was for a three-volume work, but it was later expanded to three volumes.
  • Carlyle completed the first volume of The French Revolution: A History in 1837.

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