Revolution and the Republic

This review article cannot do justice to the breadth of commentary provided in this book. Particularly useful are the concise and clear summaries that Jennings gives of the primary sources, as well as the historiographical pointers he provides. This is likely to remain the main general work of reference on modern French intellectual debate for interested Anglophone readers. * Christopher Guyver, European History Quarterly *
Review from previous edition An impressive historiographical tour de force * Biancamaria Fontana, Times Higher Education *
Jennings's scholarly achievement is considerable...his narrative has Guizot's erudition, Tocqueville's eye for the paradoxes of French democracy, and Constant's concern for preserving individual liberty * Sudhir Hazareesingh, TLS *
... a work of immense and authoritative learning embracing the whole of French political thought broadly defined over two centuries or more. It will be an invaluable resource, especially perhaps for students embarking on advanced work in French political thought or intellectual history. It is unlikely to be superseded for many years. * H.S. Jones, English Historical Reivew *
outstanding erudition and scope ... we should thank Jennings for rising to the challenge and reopening a much-needed debate about the roots of French political thought. * Emile Chabal, Books & Ideas *
an impressive treatment of the varieties of political, social, and cultural ideas that well serves all who teach French Studies. * Derk Visser, French Review *
learned and carefully researched ... superb * Aurelian Craiutu, French Politics, Culture & Society *