The Bastille Falls
The Bastille Falls by Simon Schama is a First Edition published by Penguin in 2005, featuring 55 pages in English. This work presents an extract from Schama’s acclaimed account of the French Revolution, Citizens, which has captivated readers since its initial release in 1989. The text delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the storming of the Bastille, offering insights into the revolutionary fervor that characterized this pivotal moment in history.
Readers will find a focused exploration of the historical context and significance of the Bastille’s fall, emphasizing the emotions and motivations of the crowd involved. This edition is part of the Pocket Penguins series, which celebrates Penguin’s 70th anniversary by showcasing a selection of unique titles that reflect the publisher’s commitment to quality literature. The book engages with themes of history and historiography, making it a relevant resource for those interested in biographies and memoirs related to significant historical events.
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In May 2005 Penguin will publish 70 unique titles to celebrate the company’s 70th birthday. The titles in the Pocket Penguins series are emblematic of the renowned breadth of quality of the Penguin list and will hark back to Penguin founder Allen Lane’s vision of good books for all’. whose books and TV series have enthralled huge audiences through their gripping storytelling. Citizens, his award-winning account of the French Revolution, has continued to be one of Penguin’s most popular history titles since it was first published in 1989. This extract takes us into the heart of the revolution’s ferment as the angry crowd storm the Bastille
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