Histoire anecdotique du tribunal révolutionnaire by Charles Monselet
"Histoire anecdotique du tribunal révolutionnaire" by Charles Monselet is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book offers a detailed exploration of the Revolutionary Tribunal established during the tumultuous days of the French Revolution, focusing on its proceedings and impact on society. Monselet aims to illuminate the dark and violent episodes of this period, showcasing the individuals involved and the complex dynamics of power and justice. The opening of thework sets the tone with vivid imagery, contrasting the celebrations of freedom with the grim realities of the Tribunal's activities. The author paints a stark picture of the days when the Tribunal became an instrument of fear and repression, detailing the arrival of prisoners to their fates and the social realities surrounding executions. Monselet introduces key figures caught in the revolution's maelstrom, illustrating the interplay of innocence and guilt, heroism and villainy, emphasizing the chaotic environment that laid waste to antiquated notions of justice and mercy in the name of the Republic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Monselet, Charles, 1825-1888 |
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| Title | Histoire anecdotique du tribunal révolutionnaire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 |
| Subject | France. Tribunal révolutionnaire |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63319 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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