Danton: A study by Hilaire Belloc
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| Author | Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 |
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| Title | Danton: A study |
| Original Publication | United States: Charles Scribner's Sons,1899. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Danton: A Study" by Hilaire Belloc is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and significance of Georges Danton, a key figure in the French Revolution, tracing his contributions and the broader political movements of the time. Belloc seeks to analyze Danton's character and his role in shaping revolutionary France amidst chaos and tumult. At the start of the work, the author lays out the methodological framework for understanding Danton's life and the Revolution itself. He critiques the existing historical narratives regarding Danton and Robespierre, arguing for a nuanced understanding of their actions and motivations. Belloc emphasizes the necessity of reform in the face of societal decay, setting the stage for an exploration of Danton's early life and eventual rise to prominence during the revolutionary fervor that called forth leaders from obscurity. The opening chapters provide context by discussing the socio-political environment of France prior to the Revolution, highlighting the distinct classes in society, the frustrations of the populace, and the conditions that led to Danton's emergence as a pivotal force in the revolutionary movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Danton, Georges Jacques, 1759-1794 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68582 |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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