Excerpt from Stories of the French Revolution
T 0 this Splendid palace and to' an income of thirty millions a year, did his great-grandson, Louis XV., succeed. He, too, was a child of tender years when he entered on his vast inheritance. For a time the Duke of Orleans acted as regent; but when the little king was four teen years of age he assumed the sceptre, and in two years more he married a Polish princess.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a vibrant and engaging account of the French Revolution, a pivotal event that reshaped the political landscape of Europe. The author takes the reader on a captivating journey through the tumultuous years leading up to the revolution, exploring the growing discontent among the French people, and the widening gap between the privileged classes and the impoverished masses. From the death of Louis XV to the storming of the Bastille, the book vividly portrays the escalating tensions and the events that ignited the revolution. The author delves into the political machinations of the French court, the struggles of the National Assembly, and the role of prominent figures like Mirabeau and Lafayette. The narrative unfolds through a lens of social commentary, shedding light on the brutal realities faced by the peasantry and the simmering resentment towards the aristocracy. The book doesn't shy away from the violence and bloodshed that characterized the revolution, providing a nuanced and often heartbreaking portrayal of the human cost of change. With vivid descriptions and a focus on individual stories, the book offers a powerful and thought-provoking account of one of history's most significant revolutions, revealing the complex interplay of societal forces, political maneuvering, and individual actions that shaped its course. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331580058_0
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