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The Modern War: From French Revolution to French Empire

AJP Taylor argues that the French Revolution was the first modern war as it saw the first challenge to dynasticism and conservatism by nationalism and liberalism.

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Sat 13 Apr 199119:40
BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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  • Mon 11 Jul 197723:15
    BBC One
  • Sat 13 Apr 199119:40
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire