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The diary of a citizen of Paris during 'the terror' (Volume II)

The diary of a citizen of Paris during 'the terror' (Volume II)

Biré, Edmond

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ISBN10: 9389247241
ISBN13: 9789389247244
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 29 2019
Pages: 442
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.98 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Paris is holding its breath. In The diary of a citizen of Paris during 'the terror' (Volume II), Edmond Bire records the atmosphere of Paris 1793 1794 as events harden from revolution into coercion. This historical diary account reads with the immediacy of a witness, not the hindsight of a historian, capturing how public decisions and private anxieties collide in late eighteenth century France. As part of a primary source collection, this second volume deepens the reign of terror diary with close attention to French Revolution daily life and revolutionary Paris politics: the rhythms of civic decrees, shifting loyalties, and the way ordinary conversation is shaped by power. Bire's measured voice resists melodrama, letting contradictions stand - idealism beside fear, civic virtue beside suspicion. It is invaluable to French history students and to anyone needing a dependable history research reference, whether for coursework, serious collecting, or deeper reading in the period's literature. Its documentary force also speaks to readers drawn to the great narratives, standing beside the tradition of Thomas Carlyle French Revolution and the Paris of A Tale of Two Cities, yet grounded in lived observation. Read with Volume I for the complete two-volume set. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For shelves devoted to the French Revolution, it sits naturally among memoirs and chronicles, a durable testimony for return visits.

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