Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The old order; Chapter 3 Problems solved and unresolved: the eighteenth-century balance sheet; Chapter 4 France’s cultural and intellectual influence; Chapter 5 The coming of the Revolution;

About the Author

Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Lancaster University

Reviews

'Shennan's effective and concise account is valuable, and a second edition most useful.' - Jeremy Black, The Historical Association

Of the first edition: `Shennan's book is an excellent introduction ... the language is clear and readable and explanations, though scholarly, are easily inderstood.' - D. Macintyre, Jordanhill College of Education, Glasgow

`Ideally suited for revision.' - B.S. Jackson, Silcoates School, Wakefield