Commemorating the Dead in Revolutionary France

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The book delves into the cultural politics of commemoration during the French Revolution, focusing on the significance of remembrance from 1789 to the rise of Napoleon. It explores how ceremonies, monuments, and souvenirs reflected the political motivations behind commemorations and the conflicts they generated. By examining the personal and societal impacts of these rites, it reveals the dual nature of remembrance—offering consolation to the bereaved while also highlighting tensions between public commemoration and private grief.