A History of the Barricade

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A History of the Barricade

How the French invented the barricade,Â and its symbolic impact on popular protests throughout history

In the history of European revolutions, the barricade stands as a glorious emblem. Its symbolic importance arises principally from the barricades of Eric Hazanâ€™s native Paris, where they were instrumental in the revolts of the nineteenth century, helping to shape the political life of a continent.

The barricade was always a makeshift construction (the word derives from barrique or barrel), and in working-class districts these ersatz fortifications could spread like wildfire. They doubled as a stage, from which insurgents could harangue soldiers and subvert their allegiance. Their symbolic power persisted into May 1968 and, more recently, the Occupy movements.

Hazan traces the many stages in the barricadeâ€™s evolution, from the Wars of Religion through to the Paris Commune, drawing on the work of thinkers throughout the periods examined to illustrate and bring to life the violent practicalities of revolutionary uprising.
Country USA
Brand Verso
Manufacturer Verso
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber illustrations
Color White
ReleaseDate 2015-11-10
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781784781255

Country	USA
Brand	Verso
Manufacturer	Verso
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2015-11-10
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781784781255

A History of the Barricade

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