Revolutionary Europe 1780-1850

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Focusing on the lives of ordinary people, this book delves into the key political events of Europe between 1780 and 1850, highlighting the interconnectedness of various revolutionary movements. It emphasizes how the French Revolution of 1789 influenced subsequent uprisings over the next sixty years. The revised second edition includes new insights into Europe's role in New World slavery, particularly in Haiti, and features comprehensive maps detailing the revolutions of 1820, 1830, 1848, and the uprisings from 1849 to 1851.