Monselet, Charles 1825-1888 creator text utu 2020 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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 the work 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.) Release date is 2020-09-27 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) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 France. Tribunal révolutionnaire DC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63319 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63319 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134446.0 63319