The Age of Revolution: Europe 1789-1848
Who is The Sansculottes from The Age of Revolution: Europe 1789-1848 and what is their importance?
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The Sansculottes are the working people of Paris, who formed the forces of the French Revolution. The term "sansculottism," which was used by Hobsbawm, refers to a social theory that provides equality for all classes of people.
The Age of Revolution: Europe 1789-1848