by John Merriman
This is a very readable history of the events of spring 1871 and the 10 weeks of the Paris commune. These events are made very personal by use of first hand accounts and memoirs, but also takes in the impact that these few weeks have had on subsequent history. He does not hide away the incredible contribution made by women to the commune and what is surprising is that it took so long for women to be given equal rights with men. Many would argue, with some justification that this is still an issue.
This is a very pro communard history but none the worse for that 9/10
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