Camille Desmoulins And His Wife

""Camille Desmoulins And His Wife: Passages From The History Of The Dantonists"" is a historical book written by Jules Claretie and published in 1876. The book focuses on the life and political career of Camille Desmoulins, a French journalist, and revolutionary who played a significant role during the French Revolution. The book also sheds light on the life of Desmoulins' wife, Lucile Duplessis, who was a prominent figure in the French Revolution and played an essential role in the Dantonist movement. The Dantonists were a group of revolutionaries who were led by Georges Danton, and their primary goal was to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic in France. The book provides a detailed account of the events that took place during the French Revolution, including the Reign of Terror, which was a period of intense violence and political repression that occurred between 1793 and 1794. The author also explores the relationships between the different revolutionary leaders, including Desmoulins, Danton, and Robespierre. Overall, ""Camille Desmoulins And His Wife: Passages From The History Of The Dantonists"" is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a unique insight into the lives of two important figures in the French Revolution. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of France and the French Revolution.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.