The Unruly City: London, Paris, and New York in the Age of Revolution

In__The Unruly City__, historian Mike Rapport offers a vivid history of three intertwined cities toward the end of the eighteenth century—Paris, London, and New York—all in the midst of political chaos and revolution. From the British occupation of New York during the Revolutionary War, to agitation for democracy in London and popular uprisings, and ultimately regicide in Paris, Rapport explores the relationship between city and revolution, asking why some cities engender upheaval and some suppress it.Why did Paris experience a devastating revolution while London avoided one? And how did American independence ignite activism in cities across the Atlantic? Rapport takes readers from the politically charged taverns and coffeehouses on Fleet Street, through a sea battle between the British and French in the New York Harbor, to the scaffold during the Terror in Paris.__The Unruly City__shows how the cities themselves became protagonists in the great drama of revolution In The Unruly City, Historian Mike Rapport Offers A Vivid History Of Three Intertwined Cities Toward The End Of The Eighteenth Century--paris, London, And New York--all In The Midst Of Political Chaos And Revolution. From The British Occupation Of New York During The Revolutionary War, To Agitation For Democracy In London And Popular Uprisings, And Ultimately Regicide In Paris, Rapport Explores The Relationship Between City And Revolution, Asking Why Some Cities Engender Upheaval And Some Suppress It. Introduction: Three Cities In An Age Of Revolution -- The Revolution Comes To New York, 1765-1775 -- London Defiant: Wilkes And Liberty, 1763-1776 -- The King Against Paris, 1763-1776 -- New York City In Revolution And War, 1775-1783 -- London Burns: Reformers And Rioters, 1776-1780 -- Paris Rises: The Coming Of Revolution, 1776-1789 -- New York: Capital City, 1783-1789 -- Paris In Revolution, 1789-1793 -- London Debates The French Revolution, 1789-1792 -- Paris In The Terror, 1793-1794 -- Radical London: Democrats, Loyalists And The Reaction, 1792-1794 -- New York Confronts The French Revolution, 1789-1795 -- Conclusion: The Revolutionary City And Historical Memory. Mike Rapport. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 323-349) And Index. A lauded expert on European history paints a vivid picture of Paris, London, and New York during the Age of Revolutions, exploring how each city fostered or suppressed political uprisings within its boundaries In The Unruly City , historian Mike Rapport offers a vivid history of three intertwined cities toward the end of the eighteenth century-Paris, London, and New York-all in the midst of political chaos and revolution. From the British occupation of New York during the Revolutionary War, to agitation for democracy in London and popular uprisings, and ultimately regicide in Paris, Rapport explores the relationship between city and revolution, asking why some cities engender upheaval and some suppress it. Why did Paris experience a devastating revolution while London avoided one? And how did American independence ignite activism in cities across the Atlantic? Rapport takes readers from the politically charged taverns and coffeehouses on Fleet Street, through a sea battle between the British and French in the New York Harbor, to the scaffold during the Terror in Paris. The Unruly City shows how the cities themselves became protagonists in the great drama of revolution. "A vivid history of three intertwined cities--Paris, London, and New York--at the turn of the nineteenth century, in the midst of political chaos. From the British occupation of New York during the Revolutionary War, to agitation for democracy in London, to popular uprisings and regicide in Paris, Rapport explores the relationship between city and revolution, revealing why some cities engender upheaval and some suppress it. Why did Paris experience a devastating revolution while London avoided one? How did American independence spark activism in cities across the Atlantic? And how did these cities influence the development of modern democracy? Rapport takes readers from the politically charged taverns and coffeehouses on Fleet Street, through a sea battle between the British and French in New York Harbor, to the scaffold during the 'Terror' in Paris. Drawing on letters, travelogues and eye-witness accounts, Rapport evokes the sights, sounds and smells of these cities, masterfully weaving their history with the politics of revolution."--Jacket