Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution by Simon Schama is a detailed and vivid account of the French Revolution. Schama chronicles the events leading up to and during the revolution, focusing on the key moments, figures, and ideologies that shaped the period. He explores the complexities of revolutionary France, emphasizing the violence, chaos, and contradictory nature of the revolution. Schama examines the social, political, and cultural forces at play, highlighting both the idealism and the terror that marked the transformation of France from a monarchy to a republic.