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Robespierre's Rise and Fall
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Historical FiguresFrench HistoryGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781025958217
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Robespierre's Rise and Fall offers a penetrating examination of the life and political trajectory of Maximilien Robespierre, the central architect of the French Revolution's most radical phase. Written by the acclaimed historian G. Lenotre, this work provides an intimate look at the man behind the incorruptible facade, tracing his journey from an obscure provincial lawyer to the dominant voice of the Reign of Terror.
Through a compelling narrative, the book explores the ideological fervor that fueled the Jacobin movement and the volatile atmosphere of 18th-century Paris. Lenotre captures the dramatic tension of the period, detailing the internal conflicts within the Committee of Public Safety and the shifting political alliances that eventually led to Robespierre's dramatic arrest and execution. By focusing on the personal motivations and psychological depth of its subject, the work illuminates the complex contradictions of a man who sought to establish a Republic of Virtue through the use of the guillotine. Robespierre's Rise and Fall remains a valuable historical resource for those interested in the mechanics of power, revolutionary zeal, and the tragic arc of one of history's most polarizing figures.
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