History of the Girondists, Volume I: Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French RevolutionLamartine, Alphonse de
History
History of the Girondists, Volume I: Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution
Lamartine, Alphonse de
France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799; Girondists
The New Assembly. Juvenile Members. First Audience with the King.
Decrees of the Assembly. Vergniaud's Policy. Offensive Decree
repealed. Rage of the Clubs. Indifference of the People. The King's
Address to the Assembly. Momentary Calm. The Girondists. The
Clergy. The King's Religious Alarms. State of Religious Worship.
Fauchet's Speech. The Abbe Tourne's Reply. Advantages of
Toleration. Dacos. Gensonne. Isnard. Isnard's eloquent Address to
the Assembly. His severe Measures. Decree against the Priests. New
Policy of Louis XVI. Question of Emigration. Brissot advocates War.
His Arguments. Condorcet. Vergniaud. His Character and his Speech
against the Emigrants. Isnard's violent Harangue. Decision of the
Assembly. Andre Chenier. Camille Desmoulins. State of Parties.
Hopes of the Aristocracy. La Fayette's Letter. La Fayette in
Retirement. Candidates for Mayor of Paris. Petion and La Fayette.
La Fayette's Popularity. Petion elected Mayor 211
BOOK VII
Character of Parties. France worked for the Universe. Mechanism of
the Constitution. The King's Veto. Defence of the Constitution. No
Balance of Power. All Odium falls upon the King. Order, the Life of
Monarchy. When a Republic is needful. The Will of the People.
Mistake of the Assembly. The King's Position. The Assembly
hesitates. Third Course open. The Republicans 257
BOOK VIII.
Madame Roland. Her Infancy. Her Personal Appearance. Early
Abilities. Habits. Her Father's House. Future Heloise. Influence of
Birth in Society. Her Impression of the Court. Has many Suitors. M.
Roland. His Career. Their Marriage. Mode of Life. La Platiere.
Country Life. Madame Roland's Love for Mankind. The Rolands in
Paris. Interview with Brissot. Reunion at Roland's. Madame Roland
and Robespierre. Her Opinion of him. Her Anxiety for his Safety 272
BOOK IX.
New Assembly. Roland's Position. De Molleville. M. de Narbonne.
Treachery of the Girondists. Narbonne's Policy and Success. His
Popularity. Robespierre his sole Opponent. Robespierre's Desire for
Peace. His Views. His Rupture with the Girondists. His Speech
against War. Louvet's Reply. Brissot's Efforts 296
BOOK X.
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
Reviews
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this work.
Join the Discussion
Join the discussion
Sign in to leave a comment or review.
Sign InorCreate an account