A New World Begins

The History of the French Revolution

By: Jeremy D. Popkin

Narrated by: Pete Cross, Jeremy D. Popkin

The principles of the French Revolution remain the only possible basis for a just society - even if, after more than 200 years, they are more contested than ever before. In A New World Begins, Jeremy D. Popkin offers a riveting account of the revolution that puts the listener in the thick of the debates and the violence that led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a new society.

We meet Mirabeau, Robespierre, and Danton, in all of their brilliance and vengefulness; we witness the failed escape and execution of Louis XVI; we see women demanding equal rights and Black slaves wresting freedom from revolutionaries who hesitated to act on their own principles; and we follow the rise of Napoleon out of the ashes of the Reign of Terror.

Based on decades of scholarship, A New World Begins will stand as the definitive treatment of the French Revolution.

©2019 Jeremy D. Popkin (P)2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Very good.

About as good a one volume history of the French Revolution you’ll find, and with a very nice reader.

The French Revolution, good and bad

A comprehensive picture of the revolution and its aftermath. Not much color in setting the scenes. The facts are there but little feeling for the people and their motivations.

Great details and well organized

This fine work is probably the best modern work on the French Revolution for experts and nonexperts alike.

amazing review of the French Revolution.

It's a story written with a clear path from start to finish. it is consistent and mostly without bias. it does not shy away from atrocity and is good at changing perspectives as needed to allow the reader to understand the thoughts and actions of each character. while some say he is critical of Napoleon, he is no more critical of him than the truth is.

interesting and easy to follow

i learned a lot about the French revolution. very easy to follow. not too academic.

Brings to life a critical period

Popkin's history of the French revolution delve into several usually overlooked aspects, including race relationships, the position of the Jewish community in the larger society, and decriminalization of homosexuality. I miss the raw feelings that gave rise to it and ended it, something like Dickens accomplishes in the Tale of Two Cities. (Yes, I know this is a history book and not a novel, but still ..)

Clearly read

Pete Cross gives an articulate narration of Popkin’s illuminating, dense, well written historiography of the French Revolution.

Clear and comprehensive

An accessible version of an incredibly complex subject. Coherent and well constructed. Informative and enjoyable. Thank you!

Illuminating

Clarity, detail, and skillful description of people and events. Narration was clear and effective. A fascinating listen.

Very easy to follow

History in a language you don’t speak with names you can’t pronounce has never been so easy to follow. Great pacing, great first hand accounts, great storytelling. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants to get their toes wet with revolution