Britain and the French Revolution

This provides a concise, thematic introduction to the impact of the French Revolution on Britain. Books in this Seminar Studies in History series bridge the gap between textbook and specialist survey and consists of a brief "Introduction" and/or "Background" to the subject, valuable in bringing the reader up-to-speed on the area being examined, followed by a substantial and authoritative section of "Analysis" focusing on the main themes and issues. There is a succinct "Assessment" of the subject, a generous selection of "Documents" and a detailed bibliography.Examines the causes and course of Britain's war with Revolutionary France and on the effects of the war at home.For those interested in British history.

Clive Emsley is Professor of History at the Open University.