Understanding A tale of two cities

the long version

A Tale of Two Cities does not waste a word in telling a humanly touching, suspenseful tale against the background of one of the bloodiest events in history, the French Revolution. This collection of historical documents, collateral readings, and commentary will promote interdisciplinary study of the novel and enrich the student's understanding of the French Revolution and the significant issues it raised. Each section of the casebook contains study questions, topics for research papers and class discussion, and lists of further reading for examining the events and issues of the novel. This is an ideal companion for teacher use and student research in interdisciplinary, English, and world history courses.