The Peasant And The Prince: A Story Of The French Revolution

By Harriet Martineau and Joseph Martin Kronheim

Book Overview

The Peasant and the Prince: A Story of the French Revolution is a historical novel written by Harriet Martineau. The book is set in 18th century France during the time of the French Revolution. The story revolves around two main characters, a peasant named Pierre and a prince named Louis. Pierre is a hardworking farmer who is struggling to make ends meet, while Louis is a wealthy nobleman who lives a life of luxury.As the revolution unfolds, the lives of Pierre and Louis are drastically changed. Pierre becomes involved in the revolution and fights for the rights of the peasants, while Louis is forced to flee his home and seek refuge in a foreign country. Despite their differences, the two men develop a deep respect for each other and work together to bring about change in their country.The Peasant and the Prince is a compelling story that explores themes of social inequality, justice, and the power of the people. Martineau's vivid descriptions of life during the revolution transport readers to a tumultuous time in French history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the French Revolution and the struggles of the working class.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: 1432653326
• ISBN13: 9781432653323
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"