What is a good book or documentary on the history of france?
I recommend this book for you > > > > > The French Revolution: From Enlightenment to TyrannyA vital and illuminating look at this profoundly important (and often perplexing) historical moment, by former Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist Ian Davidson.The French Revolution casts a long shadow, one that reaches into our own time and influences our debates on freedom, equality, and authority. Yet it remains an elusive, perplexing historical event. Its significance morphs according to the sympathies of the viewer, who may see it as a series of gory tableaux, a regrettable slide into uncontrolled anarchy―or a radical reshaping of the political landscape.In this riveting new book, Ian Davidson provides a fresh look at this vital moment in European history. He reveals how it was an immensely complicated and multifaceted revolution, taking place in different places, at different times, and in different spheres; and how subsequently it became weighted with political, social, and moral values. Stirring and dramatic―and filled with the larger-than-life players of the period and evoking the turbulence of this colorful time―this is narrative history at its finest.
What are some good documentaries or videos about the history of antisemitism?
“Into Truth”Anti-semitism | The Jew Function Learning ExperiencePriceless.
Did anybody watch "Terror! Robespierre & the French Revolution" last night on BBC2/music query?
"Mephistopheles", could you do me a favor please? The link you posted is only for UK TV viewers. There are options for BBC radio, which we in the US can listen to; but I tried searching thru several and was unable to locate the program you're referring to. Could you also post the radio link where we in the US can listen to this program? Alberich --------------------------------------... Thanks anyway. "rdenig_m...": thanks for the explanation; because your country offers so much more in the way of "high culture", if you will - than the US - sometimes wish I were a Brit: or for that matter, a resident of any Western European country - think I would love to live in France, Paris perhaps; hear they have a wonderful health-care system there.
Are there any movies, or documentaries about real coups in modern history?
Here you are :1 Hour 14 min. It is like life lesson. ‘’The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Chavez: Inside the Coup’’The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2003) : In April 2002, an Irish film crew is making a documentary about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, when a coup from the opposition is made.Directors : Kim Bartley , Donnacha O'Briain2002 documentary about the April 2002 Venezuelan coup attempt which briefly deposed Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. A television crew from Ireland's national broadcaster,
To your knowledge, has ANYONE survived a Roman crucifixion ???
If possible, do cite source. I'm merely interested in the subject, after watching a "Crucifixion" documentary this morn on the History Channel, during Breakfast. And, PLEASE do NOT say "Jesus Christ". I'm talking about mere Mortals here, not Fiction/Drama. Demon Lord Sesshomaru ATHEATI YAKUZA
What was the importance of the Napoleonic Code?
Napoleon Bonaparte gave this civil code to post-revolutionary France, its first coherent set of laws concerning property, colonial affairs, the family, and individual rights. On March 21 1804, the Napoleonic Code was finally approved.It codified several branches of law, including commercial and criminal law, and divided civil law into categories of property and family. The Napoleonic Code made the authority of men over their families stronger, deprived women of any individual rights, and reduced the rights of illegitimate children. All male citizens were also granted equal rights under the law and the right to religious dissent, but colonial slavery was reintroduced. The laws were applied to all territories under Napoleon’s control and were influential in several other European countries and in South America, including the State of Louisiana. Remember the Louisiana purchase, the USofA also bought Napi’s code (for the State at least).