In an epic battle of sibling rivalry
they are not without controversy
In this compelling and meticulously researched work of micro-history
Often they are hard-working
The book goes further to transform both of them
Religion and Revolution in France, 1780-1804 Jo Rowe In an epic battle ofWhile the French Revolution has been much discussed and studied, its impact on religious life in France is rather neglected. Yet, during this brief period, religion underwent great changes that affected everyone: clergy and laypeople, men and women, Catholics, Protestants, and Jews. The 'Reigns of Terror' of the Revolution drove the Church underground, permanently altering the relationship between Church and State. In this book, Nigel Aston offers a