Feature Botany and Revolution: The Roots of Disorder Against the backdrop of the French Revolution, some sought to maintain the status quo, others to overthrow it. What role did the botany of Tahiti play? Edwin Rose | Published in History Today Volume 70 Issue 6 June 2020 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. OceaniaPacific Islands Related Articles The Natural History: Gilbert White's Selborne The Tragic Life of Charles Darwin’s Captain Popular articles Plato’s Last Word to Dionysius Swahili on the Road