French Revolution

by Hilaire Belloc

Hilaire Belloc wrote this short and eminently readable recap of the French Revolution in 1911. The book's main point is to clear up confusion over that landmark's events in world history. Providing clarity is essential because for any non-expert, keeping track of the sides and factions in most existing accounts is almost impossible. Because of the incisive and precise nature of Belloc's analysis, this book is still relevant today.