Name a good book about the French Revolution

[Sequoia]

which reads well, and is less than 500 pages.

Thanks. I'm thinking of the one by C. Hibbert, any one read it?

[meegbear]

1. The Oxford History of the French Revolution

William Doyle

466 pages - comprehensive study from social/ecomonic backgrounds to major players. Goes to the fall of Napoleon.

[jimshoes]

2. Not really a history of the French Revolution

but "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens is a great read that takes place during the period. Also "The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is another good read that takes place around then.

[BrklynLiberal]

5. "Tale of Two CIties" is what came to mind first....

[Alisa]

3. HA - I know why you want a book on the French Revolution

I've been wanting one too - to see how we move from victims to the guillotine! Let them eat cake my ass!

[ooglymoogly]

4. there is a great history of the french revolution on the history channel

it repeats on monday at 8 if i remember

[Sequoia]

7. Yes, I saw it on Saturday.

It's time for our own Revolution, but no head chopping. Thanks, all.

I read "Tale...." years ago but not "Les...", which I intend to in PB form. If it's as good as his "Hunchback...." I know I'll like it.

Yesterday, I was do some pre-spring cleaning and one of my daughter's Polly Pocket doll head's was on the floor. She said the doll lost it in the French Revolution. I gave her a hug.

[ashmanonar]

6. les mis!

awesome book.

[Me.]

8. "Citizens"

by Simon Schama. An excellent read.