Publisher's Synopsis
Historical View of the French Revolution: From Its Earliest Indications to the Flight of the King in 1791 is a book written by Jules Michelet that provides a detailed account of the French Revolution. The book traces the origins of the Revolution, beginning with the Enlightenment and the ideas of Rousseau and Voltaire, and follows its progress through the reign of Louis XVI, the fall of the Bastille, the Reign of Terror, and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Michelet's account is both comprehensive and insightful, providing a nuanced understanding of the complex political, social, and economic factors that led to the Revolution. He also examines the role of key figures such as Robespierre, Danton, and Marat, and explores the impact of the Revolution on French society and culture. Historical View of the French Revolution is an important work of historical scholarship that continues to be studied and debated by scholars today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of France, the Enlightenment, and the origins of modern democracy.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.
