02438cam a22003253u 4500 18094 UtSlPG 20260610133424.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869 History of the Girondists, Volume I : Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution 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 2006-04-01 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net "History of the Girondists, Volume I" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of a political faction during the French Revolution, focusing on the Girondists, who represented moderate republican views in contrast to the radical Jacobins. The book aims to offer personal memoirs and insights into the lives, ideas, and struggles of the key figures involved in this tumultuous period of French history. The opening of this volume establishes the context for the narrative by reflecting on the aftermath of Mirabeau’s death and the consequent power struggles in the National Assembly. It introduces an array of prominent characters, including Mirabeau, Robespierre, and La Fayette, while outlining the intricate dynamics between revolutionary zeal and governmental authority. Lamartine emphasizes the bloodstained and instructive nature of the events, framing the actions and fates of these individuals as a poignant commentary on the broader themes of justice, morality, and the human condition during the Revolution. He seeks to impart lessons from this pivotal moment, indicating that the tale will encompass not just facts, but the intricate philosophy of the age and its key players. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 Girondists Ryde, H. T. (Henry T.) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18094 59480 59480