At The Sign Of The Guillotine (1895)

By Harold Spender

Book Overview

At The Sign Of The Guillotine is a novel written by Harold Spender and published in 1895. The book is set during the French Revolution and follows the story of a young Englishman named Richard Lestrange. Lestrange is an idealistic and naive young man who becomes caught up in the political turmoil of the time. He travels to Paris to join the revolutionaries and becomes involved in the radical Jacobin movement. However, as the revolution becomes more violent and chaotic, Lestrange begins to question his beliefs and his loyalty to the cause. The novel explores themes of political idealism, disillusionment, and the dangers of extremism. It is a gripping and thought-provoking story that offers a vivid portrayal of one of the most tumultuous periods in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164581902
• ISBN13: 9781164581901
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"