Citizens & Cannibals

Exploring the psychological and societal shifts during the French Revolution, Eli Sagan examines how moral citizens became perpetrators of violence and cannibalism under ideological terror. The book provides a thorough analysis of the Reign of Terror, linking its historical events to the broader implications of ideological extremism that have led to violence in the twentieth century. Through this lens, it offers a profound understanding of the causes and consequences of the Terror, making connections to contemporary issues.