9780259441236 - The Reign of Terror, Vol. 1: A Collection of Authentic Narratives of the Horrors Committed by the Revolutionary Government of France Under Marat and Robespierre (Cl... (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a harrowing account of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution, a period of unprecedented violence and bloodshed that stretched from 1792 to 1794. The author, a prisoner during this tumultuous time, weaves together personal narratives of imprisonment and the horrors he witnessed. He recounts the stories of his fellow inmates, their fates, and the fear that permeated their daily existence. His narrative captures the capricious nature of the Terror, where suspicion and denunciation could lead to swift and brutal execution, transforming the social fabric of France into a landscape of fear. Through detailed descriptions and vivid prose, the author unveils the inner workings of the prison system, the brutality of the tribunals, and the manipulation of public sentiment that fueled the violence. He exposes the hypocrisy of those in power, who wielded the rhetoric of justice and liberty while orchestrating a reign of terror. This book provides a chilling look at the dark side of revolution, its capacity for cruelty, and the fragility of human lives in the face of unchecked power. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.