02191cam a22003013u 4500 19912 UtSlPG 20260610133448.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Davy (An Englishman) The Insurrection in Paris 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 2006-11-24 Produced by Chuck Greif, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net) "The Insurrection in Paris" by Davy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative provides a firsthand account of the Paris Commune and the insurrection that ensued in 1871, detailing the tumultuous events that unfolded amidst the civil unrest and conflict between the Communards and the government troops. The author, an Englishman and eyewitness, reflects on the civil war that erupted in Paris, offering insights into the motivations of the people involved and their struggle for rights and governance. At the start of the book, the author expresses his initial reluctance to engage with the chaos of civil war but ultimately decides to document the unfolding events for the sake of his compatriots. He describes his arrival in Paris and the alarming circumstances he witnessed, such as violent clashes and the decision of the Paris Commune to resist the government of Versailles. The opening sets the scene for a detailed chronicle of the insurrection, presenting key moments and figures as the author recounts daily occurrences, battles, and political dynamics, aiming to capture the true essence of the conflict with sincerity and honesty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Paris (France) -- History -- Commune, 1871 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19912 61215 61215