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Massacre : the life and death of the Paris Commune of 1871

Merriman, John2016
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One of the most dramatic chapters in the history of 19th century Europe, the Commune of 1871 was an eclectic revolutionary experiment that held power in Paris across eight weeks between 18 March and 28 May. In this narrative, John Merriman explores the radical and revolutionary roots of the Commune, painting vivid portraits of the Communards - the ordinary workers, famous artists and extraordinary fire starting women - and their daily lives behind the barricades, and examining the ramifications of the Commune on the role of the state and sovereignty in France and modern Europe.
Imprint:
New Haven : Yale University Press, 2016.
Collation:
336 pages : illustrations, maps
Notes:
Originally published: 2014.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780300219449 (pbk)
Dewey class:
944.3610812944.361
LC class:
DC316
Language:
English
BRN:
1441987
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