Publisher's Synopsis
""Robespierre and the Red Terror"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Jan Ten Brink. The book explores the life and political career of Maximilien Robespierre, one of the most controversial figures of the French Revolution. The author delves into Robespierre's rise to power as a radical Jacobin leader and his role in the Reign of Terror, a period of extreme violence and political repression in France. The book provides a detailed analysis of Robespierre's ideology and his vision for a democratic and egalitarian society. It also examines the impact of the Red Terror on French society and its legacy in the history of France. The book is based on extensive research and draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Robespierre's speeches, letters, and other writings. It is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most important and controversial periods in French history.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.