TY - BOOK ID - 143325841 TI - The Paris Commune : A Brief History. PY - 2022 SN - 9781978827707 1978827717 9781978827714 1978827709 PB - Rutgers University Press DB - UniCat KW - Revolutions. KW - Government, Resistance to. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:143325841 AB - The book 'The Paris Commune: A Brief History' by Carolyn J. Eichner provides an insightful exploration of the Paris Commune, a revolutionary government that briefly ruled Paris from March to May 1871. The narrative centers on the social and political upheaval during this period, highlighting the Commune's attempt to establish a society based on equality and democracy. Key themes include the struggle against class and gender inequalities, the democratization of education and arts, and the liberation from oppressive regimes. The book details events such as the grand concert at the Tuileries Palace and the subsequent military crackdown during 'Bloody Week.' Aimed at historians and readers interested in revolutionary movements, this book underscores the Commune's impact and its eventual suppression by the French national government, illustrating the broader historical context of 19th-century France. ER -