Religion, Revolution, and Regional Culture in Eighteenth-Century France

The imposition of a loyalty oath on French clergymen in 1790 marked a pivotal moment in the French Revolution, influencing both religious practice and political behavior for decades. Timothy Tackett explores the regional acceptance and rejection of the oath, revealing striking geographical patterns that persisted into the twentieth century. His investigation sheds light on the complex interplay between religion and politics during this transformative period in French history.