Essays on the French Revolution's historical and ongoing impact in different parts of the world.
Foreword; Introduction Joseph Klaits and Michael H. Haltzel; 1. The French Revolution after two hundred years Jack Censer; 2. The French Revolution and the creation of American political culture Lloyd S. Kramer; 3. The French Revolution in relation to Poland and East-Central Europe Jerzy W. Borejsza; 4. The French Revolution in Russian intellectual life, 1789-1922 Dmitry Shlapentokh; 5. The French Revolution, people of color, and slavery Robert Forster; 6. Unfinished business: colonialism in sub-Saharan Africa and the ideals of the French Revolution Christopher L. Miller; 7. The French Revolution and the Arab world Elbaki Hermassi; 8. The French Revolution and the Middle East Nikki R. Keddie; 9. The revival of political history and the French Revolution in Mexico Charles A. Hale; 10. The French Revolution and Chinese socialism Maurice J. Meisner; Index.