Excerpt from Paris in the Revolution
And then I have attempted to make myself this reporter who was wanting to the Paris Of the Revolution I have endeavoured to make my way into the clubs, to the Assembly, into the dungeons, into the houses Of prominent men, and to glean there all that history has disdained. When he criticises his book on the Girondins, Lamartine remarked that a great part Of the interest Of his work consisted in this that the men are much more on the stage in it than the things. I have, says he, personified everywhere the events in the actors that is the way to be always interesting, for the men are alive and the things are dead; the men have a heart and the things have not one; the things are abstract and the men are real.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique and intimate look at the lives of some of the most influential figures in the French Revolution. Stepping away from traditional historical narratives, the author delves into the details of everyday life, reconstructing the homes, habits, and personal relationships of key figures. The book takes readers inside the world of Robespierre, tracing his journey from a provincial lawyer to a powerful figure in the heart of revolutionary Paris. Readers will discover the significance of his seemingly mundane life with the Duplay family, which ultimately shaped his political career and public image. Exploring themes of ambition, power, and the complex dynamics of human relationships during a period of dramatic social change, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the personal lives of those who shaped the course of history. This work is a captivating exploration of the intimate details of the French Revolution, offering fresh insight into the complexities of the era's most prominent personalities. 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 9781331845799_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331845799
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331845799
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