The French Revolution and Napoleon: Crucible of the Modern World

Read this book: Lynn Hunt and Jack R. Censer, The French Revolution and Napoleon: Crucible of the Modern World. New York, NY. Bloomsbury Publishing. 2017. v + 242 pp. And follow the instructions below, it’s basically 2 different assignments on the same book. each one needs to be 450 words. First assignment is the summary and the second is the analysis.

Part 1 At least 450 words

1. At the top of the review, provide the full title.
Lynn Hunt and Jack R. Censer, The French Revolution and Napoleon: Crucible of the Modern World. New York, NY. Bloomsbury Publishing. 2017. v + 242 pp.

2. Description: Summarize the contents of the book. Pick out the most important points in the book. Read the book first and then summarize it.

Part 2 At least 450 words:

There are 10 points of analysis. You need to answer all 10 of them. The analysis section needs to have at least 450 words. List each point and answer it. When you make a point, also provide concrete evidence to back it up. Do not merely report what the author says. In your own words, report the points you think the author is trying to make. This is the most important part of your review. Here you give your specific judgment about the extent to which the book was “good” or “bad”. You need to cover the following points:

1. What is the author’s argument? Provide two or three sentences.

2. How is the book organized?

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the book?

4. What is the intended audience of the book?

5. Does the author cover all the points which you think should have been covered? Is anything left out? Does anything not really fit?

6. Is the author biased for or against any particular viewpoint?

7. Is the author easy to follow and understand? How effective is the author’s writing style?

8. Is the book effectively organized?

9. Was there a real need for this book?

10. How effectively does the author prove his argument? Pay particular attention to the evidence the author uses to reach his conclusions. What kind of evidence is used? Is the evidence appropriate? Is any possible evidence omitted?