[This book shows] that scholarly interest in Scottish literature of this period is both alive and of a very high standard, illustrated by the quality of the writing itself, by the careful, extensive and well-documented notes, and the comprehensive bibliographies. Andrew Monnickendam, European Romantic Review
Three Narrative Histories of the French Revolution
Focusing on the narrative techniques in historical writing, the book analyzes three notable nineteenth-century histories of the French Revolution by Lamartine, Michelet, and Blanc. Ann Rigney explores the semiotic complexities of each text, offering a comparative analysis that highlights how different narrative styles shape the interpretation of historical events. This examination contributes to ongoing debates in historiography, revealing how narrative can influence the significance attributed to historical occurrences.