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Explores the French Revolution in terms of the vitality and infatuation with technology that motivated French citizenry toward change and the conflicting, strained economics frustrating their visions for France Profession(s): Historian, academic, TV presenter Books: Citizens (1989). Noting a downward economic spiral in the late 1700s, King Louis XVI brought in a number of financial advisors to review the weakened French treasury. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Citizens : A Chronicle of the French Revolution by Simon Schama (1991, Hardcover) at the best online prices at … The French Revolution: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by William Doyle Paperback £7.99. Citizens; A Chronicle of the French Revolution By: Simon Schama ... Not as good as Churchill book and wish there was a detailed summary/conclusion (as in Churchill). 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