Articles liés à Robespierre: A Revolutionary Life
Synopsis
For some historians and biographers, Maximilien Robespierre (1758-94) was a great revolutionary martyr who succeeded in leading the French Republic to safety in the face of overwhelming military odds. For many others, he was the first modern dictator, a fanatic who instigated the murderous Reign of Terror in 1793-94. This masterful biography combines new research into Robespierre's dramatic life with a deep understanding of society and the politics of the French Revolution to arrive at a fresh understanding of the man, his passions, and his tragic shortcomings. Peter McPhee gives special attention to Robespierre's formative years and the development of an iron will in a frail boy conceived outside wedlock and on the margins of polite provincial society. Exploring how these experiences formed the young lawyer who arrived in Versailles in 1789, the author discovers not the cold, obsessive Robespierre of legend, but a man of passion with close but platonic friendships with women. Soon immersed in revolutionary conflict, he suffered increasingly lengthy periods of nervous collapse correlating with moments of political crisis, yet Robespierre was tragically unable to step away from the crushing burdens of leadership. Did his ruthless, uncompromising exercise of power reflect a descent into madness in his final year of life? McPhee reevaluates the ideology and reality of "the Terror," what Robespierre intended, and whether it represented an abandonment or a reversal of his early liberalism and sense of justice.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
À propos de l?auteur
Peter McPhee is a professorial fellow at the University of Melbourne. He lives in Abbottsford, Australia.
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Acheter neuf
Afficher cet article
EUR 101,79
EUR 21,49 expédition depuis Etats-Unis vers France
Destinations, frais et délais
Résultats de recherche pour Robespierre: A Revolutionary Life
Image d'archives
Robespierre : A Revolutionary Life
Edité par
Yale University Press, 2012
ISBN 10 : 0300118112
ISBN 13 : 9780300118117
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 379931-6
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Robespierre : A Revolutionary Life
Edité par
Yale University Press, 2012
ISBN 10 : 0300118112
ISBN 13 : 9780300118117
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. N° de réf. du vendeur 8130039-20
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Robespierre A Revolutionary Life
Edité par
Yale University Press, 2012
ISBN 10 : 0300118112
ISBN 13 : 9780300118117
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : Emily Green Books, North Shields, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Photos included in listing. About the book: For some historians and biographers, Maximilien Robespierre (1758 94) was a great revolutionary martyr who succeeded in leading the French Republic to safety in the face of overwhelming military odds. For many others, he was the first modern dictator, a fanatic who instigated the murderous Reign of Terror in 1793 94. This masterful biography combines new research into Robespierre's dramatic life with a deep understanding of society and the politics of the French Revolution to arrive at a fresh understanding of the man, his passions, and his tragic shortcomings. Peter McPhee gives special attention to Robespierre's formative years and the development of an iron will in a frail boy conceived outside wedlock and on the margins of polite provincial society. Exploring how these experiences formed the young lawyer who arrived in Versailles in 1789, the author discovers not the cold, obsessive Robespierre of legend, but a man of passion with close but platonic friendships with women. Soon immersed in revolutionary conflict, he suffered increasingly lengthy periods of nervous collapse correlating with moments of political crisis, yet Robespierre was tragically unable to step away from the crushing burdens of leadership. Did his ruthless, uncompromising exercise of power reflect a descent into madness in his final year of life? McPhee reevaluates the ideology and reality of "the Terror," what Robespierre intended, and whether it represented an abandonment or a reversal of his early liberalism and sense of justice. N° de réf. du vendeur 1543
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Robespierre: A Revolutionary Life
Edité par
Yale University Press, 2012
ISBN 10 : 0300118112
ISBN 13 : 9780300118117
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : Mooney's bookstore, Den Helder, Pays-Bas
Évaluation du vendeur 4 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : Very good. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780300118117-4-2
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Robespierre: A Revolutionary Life
Edité par
Yale University Press, 2012
ISBN 10 : 0300118112
ISBN 13 : 9780300118117
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_440994250
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Robespierre: A Revolutionary Life
Edité par
Yale University Press, 2012
ISBN 10 : 0300118112
ISBN 13 : 9780300118117
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : clickgoodwillbooks, Indianapolis, IN, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : good. Used - Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 3O6WBH002CGN_ns
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Robespierre: A Revolutionary Life McPhee, Peter
Edité par
Yale University Press, 2012
ISBN 10 : 0300118112
ISBN 13 : 9780300118117
Neuf
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : DeckleEdge LLC, Albuquerque, NM, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur AV11
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Robespierre: A Revolutionary Life
Edité par
Yale University Press, 2012
ISBN 10 : 0300118112
ISBN 13 : 9780300118117
Neuf
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Hardcover. Etat : new. Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. N° de réf. du vendeur Scanned0300118112
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)