"Monsieur Henri": A Foot-Note to French History by Louise Imogen Guiney
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"Monsieur Henri: A Foot-Note to French History" by Louise Imogen Guiney is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of Henri du Vergier de La Rochejaquelein, a prominent figure in the Royalist struggle during the French Revolution, particularly in the Vendean uprising. Through Henri's character, the narrative seeks to illuminate the complexities of loyalty, bravery, and the tragic consequences of civil war in France. The
opening of the work presents a vibrant picture of Henri, who steps from a sheltered life into the tumultuous events of the Revolution as a young and impassioned leader. It depicts his first stirring moments as he rallies farmers to face the revolutionary forces, driven by a deep sense of familial and national duty. As Henri emerges from a background of privilege and military ambition, the text introduces the reader to the chaotic context of the Vendean insurgency, where the struggle for religious and royal authority played out against a backdrop of fierce conflict and personal sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Guiney, Louise Imogen, 1861-1920 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04022629 |
| Title | "Monsieur Henri": A Foot-Note to French History |
| Alternate Title | "Monsieur Henri": A Footnote to French History |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | La Rochejaquelein, Henri du Vergier, comte de, 1772-1794 |
| Subject | France -- History -- Wars of the Vendée, 1793-1832 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56544 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 349 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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