Controlling Paris
by Jonathan M. House
"Armed Forces and Counter-Revolution, 1789-1848"
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Controlling Paris by Jonathan M. House
Details
War:
French Revolutionary Wars
Perspective:
Commanders
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
325
Published Date:
2014
ISBN13:
9781479881154
Summary
This book examines how French governments used military and police forces to maintain control of Paris during the tumultuous period between 1789 and 1848. Jonathan M. House analyzes the strategies authorities employed to prevent and suppress urban uprisings, including the deployment of armed forces, fortifications, and counterrevolutionary tactics. The work explores multiple revolutionary episodes and demonstrates how military control of the capital became central to political power in France. It provides insight into the relationship between urban populations, revolutionary movements, and state security forces during this era of significant political upheaval.
