Robespierre, a revolutionary life, Peter McPhee
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Robespierre, a revolutionary life, Peter McPhee
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Robespierre
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
741751238
Responsibility statement
Peter McPhee
Sub title
a revolutionary life
Summary
Chronicles the life and times of the French Revolutionary figure, looking at little known aspects, including his nervousness, lust for power, and role in "the Terror."
Table of contents
A serious, grown-up, hardworking little boy: Arras 1758-69 -- An extremely strong desire to succeed: Paris 1769-81 -- Such a talented man: Arras 1781-84 -- Bachelorhood seems to encourage rebelliousness: Arras 1784-89 -- We are winning: Versailles 1789 -- Daring to clean out the Augean stables: Paris 1789-91 -- Numerous and implacable enemies: Arras 1791 -- Vengeance of the people: Paris 1791-92 -- Did you want a revolution without revolution?: Paris 1792-93 -- A complete regeneration: Paris, July-December 1793 -- Men with changing tongues: Paris, January-June 1794 -- The unhappiest man alive: Paris, July 1794 -- That modern Procrustes
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