This book presents a firsthand account of the French Revolution from the unique perspective of a bourgeois resident of the city of Valence. The author, whose identity remains unknown, meticulously recorded daily life in Valence from 1789 to 1819, offering invaluable insights into the profound social and political transformations taking place at the heart of the revolution. The author captures in exquisite detail the hopes, fears, and aspirations of ordinary citizens grappling with food shortages, political unrest, and the rise of a new social order in post-revolutionary France. By turns curious, humorous, and thought-provoking, these eyewitness accounts provide a rich tapestry of life during one of history's most tumultuous periods and invite readers to experience the complexities of the Revolution through the eyes of those who lived it.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a firsthand account of the French Revolution from the unique perspective of a bourgeois resident of the city of Valence. The author, whose identity remains unknown, meticulously recorded daily life in Valence from 1789 to 1819, offering invaluable insights into the profound social and political transformations taking place at the heart of the revolution. The author captures in exquisite detail the hopes, fears, and aspirations of ordinary citizens grappling with food shortages, political unrest, and the rise of a new social order in post-revolutionary France. By turns curious, humorous, and thought-provoking, these eyewitness accounts provide a rich tapestry of life during one of history's most tumultuous periods and invite readers to experience the complexities of the Revolution through the eyes of those who lived it. 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 9781528243247_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781528243247
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