Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) 1805-1877 creator text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Madame Roland, Makers of History" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life of Madame Roland, a significant figure during the French Revolution, exploring her formative years, intellectual development, and her role amidst the tumultuous events of her time. It reflects on her ambitions, the challenges she faced, and the profound influence she had as a woman engaged in political and social reform. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Jane Maria Phlippon, later known as Madame Roland, by tracing her childhood and the contrasting influences of her parents. Her father, Gratien Phlippon, embodies the restless spirit of the working class dissatisfied with societal inequalities, while her mother epitomizes a more submissive, pious nature. As Jane grows up, her thirst for knowledge and intellectual pursuits burgeons, leading her to a convent. The chapter outlines her formative experiences, including her early love for literature and her profound reflections on the disparities present in society. This early life foreshadows her later achievements and her pivotal role in one of history's most significant revolutions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-03-30 Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 Roland, Madame, 1754-1793 Girondists -- Biography Revolutionaries -- France -- Biography DC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28445 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28445 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133641.0 28445