Publisher's Synopsis
The Chieftains of Vendee is a historical book written by Amable-Guillaume-Prosper Barante in 1887. The book focuses on the leaders of the Vendee rebellion during the French Revolution, including Cathelineau, La Roche-Jacquelein, Charette, Stofflet, and Sombreuil. The Vendee rebellion was a counter-revolutionary uprising against the French Republic, and the leaders of the rebellion were instrumental in organizing and leading the resistance. Barante provides a detailed account of their lives, their military strategies, and their impact on the rebellion. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the French Revolution or the Vendee rebellion specifically. It is written in a scholarly style and includes extensive research and analysis of primary sources. Overall, The Chieftains of Vendee is an important historical work that sheds light on a little-known aspect of the French Revolution.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.