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The Coming of the Terror
Timothy Tackett
3 mentions · 3 episodes · 1 podcast
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“You read that Timothy Tackett book, The Coming of the Terror. Brilliant book. He's great on all this.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: The Coming of the Terror
For: Historians and students of the French Revolution
Key quote: “You read that Timothy Tackett book, The Coming of the Terror. Brilliant book.”
The host mentions 'The Coming of the Terror' by Timothy Tackett to highlight the chaotic political landscape during the French Revolution. Tackett's insights are deemed valuable for understanding the emergence of a police state and the societal upheaval that ensued.
“The brilliant account of the road to war in Timothy Tackett's book about the coming of the terror.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: French Revolution and War
For: Historians and those interested in revolutionary history
Key quote: “The brilliant account of the road to war in Timothy Tackett's book about the coming of the terror.”
The host mentions Timothy Tackett's book to highlight the intricate relationship between France and Austria during the lead-up to the French Revolution. Tackett's work provides a compelling narrative on how the French perceived their historical grievances and the role of war in shaping their national identity.
“His books on this period, so his book on the flight to Varennes and his book on the coming of the terror, they are brilliant on this period, so 1791, 1792.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: political paranoia in revolution
For: Historians and students of revolutionary politics
Key quote: “Tackett has this lovely section on a particular trope, a device, which is the idea of the traitor who wears the mask of patriotism.”
The host mentions Timothy Tackett's book to illustrate how paranoia became a normalized aspect of politics during the revolutionary period. Tackett's insights help explain the dynamics of trust and betrayal that characterized the political landscape of 1791 and 1792.