The French Revolution, Volume 3

By Hippolyte Taine and John Durand

Book Overview

The French Revolution V3 is a historical book written by Hippolyte A. Taine, which provides a comprehensive account of the French Revolution. The book is divided into three volumes, and this particular volume is the third and final one. It covers the period from the fall of Robespierre in 1794 to the end of the Revolution in 1799.Taine's writing style is analytical and objective, and he provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that led to the French Revolution. He also examines the key events and figures of the Revolution, including the Reign of Terror, the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, and the establishment of the Directory.The book is based on extensive research and primary sources, and Taine's insights and observations provide a valuable perspective on one of the most significant events in modern history. The French Revolution V3 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of France, Europe, or the modern world.""You look like a bishop - you were once a cur����� or monk - you can't be a revolutionary . . . . I have come to Metz with unlimited powers. Public opinion here is not satisfactory. I am going to drill it. I am going to set folks straight here. I mean to shoot, here in Metz, as well as in Nancy, five or six hundred every fortnight.""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: 1419163094
• ISBN13: 9781419163098
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 10.8"