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Louis XVI and the French Revolution
Engelsk Paperback
Louis XVI and the French Revolution
Engelsk Paperback

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Louis XVI was a gentle and unassuming man who did not want to be king but attempted to work for the welfare of his people--until his government was engulfed by the violent upheavals of the French Revolution. Facing the rapidly changing desires of his subjects, he gave way to the policies they demanded. Few rulers have acquiesced to such startling changes of government within such a brief span of time.

Louis XVI lacked the charisma of Marie Antoinette, but he is remarkable for the courage he exhibited when facing violent armed men only a few feet away. The quiet dignity with which he approached his execution has been praised by countless people, including Albert Camus and Victor Hugo. This biography traces the painfully exciting events involving Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and their two children. The royal family was first taken by a violent mob from Versailles to Paris. They attempted an escape but it failed when they had almost reached safety. A year later the king and queen were guillotined.

Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
236
ISBN-13:
9780786473557
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
078647355X
Udg. Dato:
27 maj 2013
Længde:
16mm
Bredde:
231mm
Højde:
153mm
Forlag:
McFarland & Co Inc
Oplagsdato:
27 maj 2013
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