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100 1 _aBiggs, Charlotte,
_d1763?-1827
245 1 2 _aA Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Part II., 1793 :
_bDescribed in a Series of Letters from an English Lady: with General and Incidental Remarks on the French Character and Manners
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
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 2004-04-01
508 _aProduced by Mary Munarin and David Widger
520 _a"A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794, and 1795" by an English lady is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book is presented in the form of letters that provide personal insights and observations about life in France during a tumultuous period marked by the Revolution. It explores themes of societal change, political turmoil, and cultural differences between France and England, giving readers a firsthand look at the experiences and opinions of a woman navigating a country undergoing significant upheaval. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the nature of vanity and its implications in society, specifically addressing contemporary political figures like Thomas Paine. Through a series of letters addressed to her brother, she shares her thoughts on the French government's actions, including the trial of King Louis XVI and the public's shifting attitudes towards authority. The opening also touches upon the people’s discontent with the assignat currency, highlighting economic struggles and cultural dynamics in France. The author expresses a keen awareness of the complexities of human behavior and societal expectations, illustrating a rich tapestry of life during this volatile historical moment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
653 _aFrance -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
653 _aBiggs, Charlotte, approximately 1763-1827 -- Correspondence
653 _aFrance -- Social life and customs -- 1789-1815
700 1 _aGifford, John,
_d1758-1818
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11993
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