James Mackintosh

An Historical Sketch of the French Revolution from Its Commencement to the Year 1792

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Produktbeschreibung

This 1792 history of the French Revolution reveals the author's support for democratic reform.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 574
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Oktober 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 34mm
• Gewicht: 800g
• ISBN-13: 9781108025515
• ISBN-10: 110802551X
• Artikelnr.: 33269591

Inhaltsangabe

Part I: 1. The author partly espouses Mr. Burke's sentiments
2. The rise of sovereignty in France
3. The latter years of the reign of Lewis XV detested and ridiculed
4. The effects of the American war in France
5. The difference between England and France briefly stated
6. The factions classed in three great divisions
7. The first open act of violence committed in Paris
8. Conclusion of the king's speech at the opening of the States-General
9. All government at an end in the city of Paris
10. The Bastille taken by storm
11. Reflections on the distressing situation of the queen of France
12. The National Assembly alarmed at these horrid excesses
13. All titles existing in France abolished for ever
14. The oaths taken by the king, people, and army
Appendix
Part II: 15. Remarks on the National Assembly
16. The royal family treated as criminals
17. The Assembly dissolved
18. Remarks on the new Republic of America
Appendix.