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History Of Jacobinism: Its Crimes, Cruelties And Perfidies From The Commencement Of The French Revolution To The Death Of Robespierre V1

History Of Jacobinism: Its Crimes, Cruelties And Perfidies From The Commencement Of The French Revolution To The Death Of Robespierre V1

Playfair, William

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1428609660
ISBN13: 9781428609662
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 26 2006
Pages: 440
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.98 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
History of Jacobinism is a comprehensive account of the Jacobin movement during the French Revolution, written by William Playfair. The book examines the origins and evolution of the Jacobin ideology, and the role it played in the violent events of the revolution. Playfair describes the Jacobins as a group of radical revolutionaries who sought to create a new society based on the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity. However, he also highlights the many crimes, cruelties, and perfidies committed by the Jacobins, including the Reign of Terror and the execution of King Louis XVI. The first volume of the book covers the period from the beginning of the French Revolution to the death of Robespierre, one of the most prominent Jacobin leaders. Playfair draws on a wide range of sources, including contemporary accounts and his own observations, to provide a detailed and insightful analysis of this pivotal moment in European history.Comprising An Inquiry Into The Manner Of Disseminating, Under The Appearance Of Philosophy And Virtue, Principles Which Are Equally Subversive Of Order, Virtue, Religion, Liberty And Happiness.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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