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100 1 _aBelloc, Hilaire,
_d1870-1953
245 1 0 _aDanton: A study
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-07-21
508 _aMark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Danton: A Study" by Hilaire Belloc is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and significance of Georges Danton, a key figure in the French Revolution, tracing his contributions and the broader political movements of the time. Belloc seeks to analyze Danton's character and his role in shaping revolutionary France amidst chaos and tumult. At the start of the work, the author lays out the methodological framework for understanding Danton's life and the Revolution itself. He critiques the existing historical narratives regarding Danton and Robespierre, arguing for a nuanced understanding of their actions and motivations. Belloc emphasizes the necessity of reform in the face of societal decay, setting the stage for an exploration of Danton's early life and eventual rise to prominence during the revolutionary fervor that called forth leaders from obscurity. The opening chapters provide context by discussing the socio-political environment of France prior to the Revolution, highlighting the distinct classes in society, the frustrations of the populace, and the conditions that led to Danton's emergence as a pivotal force in the revolutionary movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1899
653 _aDanton, Georges Jacques, 1759-1794
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/dantonstudybyhil00belluoft
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68582
999 _c109386
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