The Girondin (1914)
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ISBN10: 116439052X
ISBN13: 9781164390527
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.62
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164390527
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.62
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Girondin is a historical novel written by Hilaire Belloc and published in 1914. The book tells the story of the Girondins, a political group during the French Revolution, and their struggle for power against the more radical Jacobins. The main character of the novel is a young Girondin named Charles de Lescure, who becomes involved in the political turmoil of the Revolution and falls in love with a woman named Marie de St. Herem. The novel follows Charles and Marie as they navigate the dangerous political landscape of the Revolution, facing betrayal, imprisonment, and ultimately, execution. Along the way, the novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the nature of political power. Belloc's writing is known for its vivid descriptions and attention to historical detail, making The Girondin a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the French Revolution or historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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