Introduction

SlidesLink opens in a new window on the Origins of the French Revolution

NB: I will peck away at the Origins slides in the first part of Term 1 each class.

Core Reading

R. Darnton, 'The Revolutionary Character of the French Revolution'

Background

On the Old Regime and Enlightment, read J. Popkin, A Short History of the French Revolution, ch 1.

You should start to familiarise yourself with the background reading and bibliography on this module.