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The Giant of the French Revolution

Danton, a Life

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Focusing on George-Jacques Danton's pivotal role, the narrative chronicles his rise during the French Revolution, highlighting his passionate oratory that galvanized reformers. Danton's journey from humble beginnings to a key figure at the storming of the Bastille is vividly portrayed, emphasizing his influence during a critical time of upheaval. However, his eventual downfall at the hands of Robespierre's Reign of Terror underscores the perilous nature of revolutionary politics. Lawday's prose captures the dramatic essence of Danton's life and the era's tumult.

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The Giant of the French Revolution, David Lawday

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Titul
The Giant of the French Revolution
Podtitul
Danton, a Life
Jazyk
anglicky
Vydavateľ
Grove Atlantic
Rok vydania
2011
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
304
ISBN13
9780802145413
Série
Hodnotenie
3,75 z 5
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Focusing on George-Jacques Danton's pivotal role, the narrative chronicles his rise during the French Revolution, highlighting his passionate oratory that galvanized reformers. Danton's journey from humble beginnings to a key figure at the storming of the Bastille is vividly portrayed, emphasizing his influence during a critical time of upheaval. However, his eventual downfall at the hands of Robespierre's Reign of Terror underscores the perilous nature of revolutionary politics. Lawday's prose captures the dramatic essence of Danton's life and the era's tumult.