First ed. published in 1987 with the subtitle: Aristocrats versus bourgeois? Atlantic Highlands, NJ : Humanities Press International, 1987
Includes bibliographical references (pages 71-84) and index
Few historical events have inspired so much controversy and debate as the French Revolution. The origins, nature and effects of the Revolution have been the themes of a voluminous literature, especially since the 1950s, and have aroused sharp disagreement among historians. This book discusses the present state of the controversy and provides detailed suggestions for further reading. Professor Blanning explains the different interpretations advanced by Marxist, revisionist and post-revisionist historians in order to provide students with access to the literature and to help them to form their own views
Culture conflict-- France-- History-- 18th century
Social classes-- France-- History-- 18th century
France, History, Revolution, 1789-1799, Causes
France, Politics and government, 1789-1799, Influence