Histoire de la Révolution française, Tome 02 by Adolphe Thiers

"Histoire de la Révolution française, Tome 02" by Adolphe Thiers is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book examines the complex events surrounding the French Revolution, focusing on the actions and decisions of various political assemblies, figures such as Louis XVI, and the shifting power dynamics between monarchy and burgeoning republicanism. The opening of this volume delves into the aftermath of the Constituent Assembly and the establishment of the Legislative Assembly. It reflects on the ambitious yet flawed decisions made by these governing bodies in their attempts to redefine French governance in the wake of revolutionary fervor. Key figures such as Pétion, the Mayor of Paris, and emerging political factions like the Jacobins and Girondins are introduced as crucial players in the escalating conflict. The text captures the political tensions, debates, and societal divisions emerging as the country grapples with the implications of its revolutionary ideals, setting the stage for the subsequent tumultuous events that defined this pivotal period in French history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Thiers, Adolphe, 1797-1877
Title Histoire de la Révolution française, Tome 02
Credits Produced by Carlo Traverso, Tonya, Anne Dreze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Reading Level Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
Category Text
eBook-No. 9894
Release Date
Last Update Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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