Histoire de l'Émigration pendant la Révolution Française. Tome 3 by Ernest Daudet

"Histoire de l'Émigration pendant la Révolution Française. Tome 3" by Ernest Daudet is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the period from the 18th Brumaire to the Restoration, focusing on the emigration connected with the political and social upheavals during the French Revolution. The narrative likely delves into the lives of key figures such as Louis XVIII and the complexities faced by the exiled royalists and clergy as they grappled with loss, hope, and the shifting tides of power in Europe. The opening of the work presents Louis XVIII in exile during the year 1800, providing insights into his precarious situation and emotional turmoil as he reflects on his past glories and present hardships. Secured by the generosity of Tsar Paul I, he enjoys a semblance of royal life at the court in Mitau, yet he is tormented by feelings of loss and longing for France. The text juxtaposes his private sentiments with the political realities impacting royalists, detailing his hopes for a restoration against the backdrop of Bonaparte's rising power, discontent within the clergy, and the impact of negotiations with the papacy. It sets the stage for an exploration of the intricate interplay between monarchy, religion, and political machinations during this tumultuous historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Daudet, Ernest, 1837-1921
Title Histoire de l'Émigration pendant la Révolution Française. Tome 3
Du 18 Brumaire à la Restauration
Credits Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and
the volunteers of DP-Europe
Reading Level Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
Subject France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Refugees
Category Text
eBook-No. 47473
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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