Mirabeau

By Thomas Babington Macaulay

Book Overview

Mirabeau is a biography written by Lord Macaulay that tells the story of Honor����� Gabriel Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau, a prominent figure during the French Revolution. The book explores Mirabeau's life, from his early years as a troubled youth to his rise as a political leader and orator. Macaulay delves into Mirabeau's political beliefs, his relationships with other leaders of the Revolution, and his personal life, including his scandalous affairs and financial troubles. The biography also provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Revolution and the subsequent Reign of Terror. Macaulay's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions and his ability to bring historical figures to life. Overall, Mirabeau is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in the French Revolution or 18th-century European history.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Critical and Historical Essays: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V3, by Lord Macaulay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183653.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: 1162888997
• ISBN13: 9781162888996
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"