Revolutions and Reaction examines a number of critical issues during this tumultuous period of European history. Among the topics considered are the main features of the French Revolution of 1789, Napoleon’s success in Europe until 1807, and the break out of revolution across central Europe in 1848. Revolutions and Reaction is part of the Cambridge Perspectives in History series. The book matches the requirements of the OCR examination specifications. It is suitable for all Advanced Subsidiary (AS) students, as well as students and undergraduates needing an introduction to the period. It also contains a document study section on the coming of the French Revolution.