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The Religious Origins of the French Revolution : From Calvin to the Civil Constitution, 1560-1791
The Religious Origins of the French Revolution From Calvin to the Civil Constitution 15601791 Author:Dale Van Kley Although the French Revolution is associated with efforts to dechristianize the French state and citizenry, it actually had long-term religious-even Christian-origins, claims Dale Van Kley in this controversial new book. Looking back at the two and a half centuries that preceded the revolution, Van Kley explores the diverse, often warring religi... more »ous strands that influenced political events up to the revolution.« less