02421cam a22003133u 4500 9602 UtSlPG 20260610133234.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Mignet, M. (François-Auguste-Marie-Alexis), 1796-1884 History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-01-01 Produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814" by M. Mignet is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the complexities and repercussions of the French Revolution, exploring the pivotal events and characters that shaped this transformative period in French history. Mignet aims to analyze the revolution's broader impacts on society and governance, addressing the contradictions and dualities inherent within such a monumental upheaval. At the start of the book, Mignet provides an overview of the French Revolution, emphasizing its multifaceted nature and the various interpretations it has inspired. He reflects on how this great event challenged and altered the fabric of French society, replacing class disparities and absolute monarchy with ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Mignet introduces the reader to the context leading up to the revolution, recalling the tensions between the monarchy and its subjects, and the expectations placed upon the states-general. He sets the stage for the subsequent chapters by highlighting the ambitions, failures, and the often violent consequences of revolutionary fervor, indicating that the quest for reform ultimately led to significant societal restructuring and new forms of governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 France -- History -- 1789-1815 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9602 51295 51295