The Life of Maximilien Robespierre

The Life of Maximilien Robespierre is a biographical work written by George Henry Lewes. The book delves into the life and career of Maximilien Robespierre, a prominent figure in the French Revolution who played a significant role in the Reign of Terror. Lewes provides a detailed account of Robespierre's early life, his education, and his rise to power in the French Revolution. The book explores Robespierre's political ideology, his role in the Committee of Public Safety, and his controversial policies that led to the execution of thousands of people during the Reign of Terror. Lewes also examines Robespierre's personal life, including his relationships with women and his health problems. The book provides insight into the complex and often contradictory personality of Robespierre, and the impact he had on French politics and society. Overall, The Life of Maximilien Robespierre is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on one of the most controversial figures in French history.1875. With extracts from his unpublished correspondence. Lewes, British philosopher and literary critic, writes the story of Robespierre, the best known of the leaders of the French Revolution. He was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety which oversaw the period of the French Revolution in which the revolutionaries consolidated their power and is referred to by some as the Reign of Terror. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.