A History of the Barricade

Eric Hazan (Director)

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English

Verso
04 January 2016

History; European history; Revolutions, uprisings, rebellions

In the history of European revolutions, the barricade is a glorious

emblem, especially the barricades of Paris, which graced all the revolts

of the nineteenth century. The barricade was always a makeshift

construction-the word derives from barrique, or barrel-but it

served as an offensive tactic in narrow city streets, enmeshing the

forces of repression. Barricades were also a theatrical stage, from

where insurgents could harangue soldiers and subvert their allegiance,

and their symbolic power remained alive in the historic French protests

of May 1968 and the Occupy movements. In a series of concise chapters,

Eric Hazan traces the many stages in the barricade's evolution, from the

Wars of Religion through the Paris Commune, drawing on observations

from contemporary thinkers.

By: Eric Hazan (Director)
Imprint: Verso
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 260g
ISBN: 9781784781255
ISBN 10: 1784781258
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 04 January 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Eric Hazan is the founder of the publisher La Fabrique and the author of several books, including Notes on the Occupation, A People's History of the French Revolution and the highly acclaimed The Invention of Paris. He has lived in Paris, France, all his life.

Reviews for A History of the Barricade

A History of the Barricade is essential reading for anyone seeking a guided tour of revolutionary Paris...Hazan's book is arguably the most readable, and constitutes a marvelous introduction to the history of revolt. -- Daniel Benson * Left History * Hazan's short survey, peppered with contemporary quotes and outlining the story of the barricade across three centuries, would provide an engaging introduction to the subject for the general reader or undergraduate student. -- Laura O'Brien, <i>French History</i>