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100 1 _aHamel, Ernest,
_d1826-1898
245 1 0 _aThermidor: d'après les sources originales et les documents authentiques
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-01
508 _aProduced by Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Thermidor: d'après les sources originales et les documents authentiques" by Ernest Hamel is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores one of the most debated episodes of the French Revolution: the fall of Maximilien Robespierre, often seen through the lens of political intrigue and the consequences of revolutionary fervor. The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Robespierre’s life and the circumstances surrounding his downfall. It begins with a preface that highlights the misconceptions regarding Robespierre as the embodiment of Terror and discusses how the narrative surrounding him has been shaped by political opponents. The author reflects on the critical events leading up to the coup d'état of 9 Thermidor, emphasizing the complexity of Robespierre's character and his efforts to steer the Revolution towards its original ideals of liberty and justice, even amidst the chaos of political factions. The beginning effectively establishes the groundwork for a nuanced reconsideration of Robespierre's actions and the historical context that influenced them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
653 _aRobespierre, Maximilien, 1758-1794
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8739
999 _c50691
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