Histoire de la Révolution française, Tome 08 by Adolphe Thiers
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"Histoire de la Révolution française, Tome 08" by Adolphe Thiers is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume focuses on the significant developments during the Directoire period of the French Revolution, detailing the political and military challenges faced by the new government. It explores the complex dynamics of power, the opposing factions, and the turmoil that characterized the nation during this transformative era. The opening of the narrative
introduces the context of France at the end of 1795, shortly after the establishment of the Directoire. Thiers describes the atmosphere of agitation and suspicion among political factions as the newly elected body prepares to assume power. Key events include the nomination of the five directors and discussions on addressing the dire financial situation, the ongoing wars, and challenges posed by royalists and other adversarial groups. As the directors grapple with their responsibilities, the looming threat of military defeats and civil unrest casts a shadow over their efforts to stabilize the republic. Through this detailed examination, the author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of this tumultuous period in French history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thiers, Adolphe, 1797-1877 |
|---|---|
| Title | Histoire de la Révolution française, Tome 08 |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Tonya Allen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12295 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 447 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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