A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Part IV., 1795 By: An English Lady
The fourth part of "A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795" offers a fascinating glimpse into the tumultuous time of the French Revolution through the eyes of an English woman living in France. The author provides vivid descriptions of the events unfolding around her, from the fall of Robespierre to the rise of the Directory. Her personal anecdotes and observations bring the historical era to life, giving readers a unique perspective on the political upheaval and social unrest of the time. Overall, this book is a valuable and insightful account of a pivotal period in French history. First Page: A RESIDENCE IN FRANCE, DURING THE YEARS 1792, 1793, 1794, AND 1795; DESCRIBED IN A SERIES OF LETTERS FROM AN ENGLISH LADY; With General And Incidental Remarks On The French Character And Manners. Prepared for the Press By John Gifford, Esq. Author of the History of France, Letter to Lord Lauderdale, Letter to the Hon. T. Erskine, &c. Second Edition. Plus je vis l'Etranger plus j'aimai ma Patrie. Du Belloy. London: Printed for T. N. Longman, Paternoster Row. 1797. 1795 Amiens, Jan. 23, 1795. Nothing proves more that the French republican government was originally founded on principles of despotism and injustice, than the weakness and anarchy which seem to accompany every deviation from these principles. It is strong to destroy and weak to protect: because, deriving its support from the power of the bad and the submission of the timid, it is deserted or opposed by the former when it ceases to plunder or oppress while the fears and habits of the latter still prevail, and render them as unwilling to defend a better system as they have been to resist the worst possible. The reforms that have taken place since the death of Robespierre, though not sufficient for the demands of justice, are yet enough to relax the strength of the government; and the Jacobins, though excluded from authority, yet influence by the turbulence of their chiefs in the Convention, and the recollection of their past tyranny against the return of which the fluctuating politics of the Assembly offer no security... Continue reading book >>

A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Part IV., 1795 By: An English Lady

The fourth part of "A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795" offers a fascinating glimpse into the tumultuous time of the French Revolution through the eyes of an English woman living in France. The author provides vivid descriptions of the events unfolding around her, from the fall of Robespierre to the rise of the Directory. Her personal anecdotes and observations bring the historical era to life, giving readers a unique perspective on the political upheaval and social unrest of the time. Overall, this book is a valuable and insightful account of a pivotal period in French history.

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A RESIDENCE IN FRANCE, DURING THE YEARS 1792, 1793, 1794, AND 1795;

DESCRIBED IN A SERIES OF LETTERS FROM AN ENGLISH LADY; With General And Incidental Remarks On The French Character And Manners.

Prepared for the Press By John Gifford, Esq. Author of the History of France, Letter to Lord Lauderdale, Letter to the Hon. T. Erskine, &c.

Second Edition.

Plus je vis l'Etranger plus j'aimai ma Patrie. Du Belloy.

London: Printed for T. N. Longman, Paternoster Row. 1797.

1795

Amiens, Jan. 23, 1795.

Nothing proves more that the French republican government was originally founded on principles of despotism and injustice, than the weakness and anarchy which seem to accompany every deviation from these principles. It is strong to destroy and weak to protect: because, deriving its support from the power of the bad and the submission of the timid, it is deserted or opposed by the former when it ceases to plunder or oppress while the fears and habits of the latter still prevail, and render them as unwilling to defend a better system as they have been to resist the worst possible.

The reforms that have taken place since the death of Robespierre, though not sufficient for the demands of justice, are yet enough to relax the strength of the government; and the Jacobins, though excluded from authority, yet influence by the turbulence of their chiefs in the Convention, and the recollection of their past tyranny against the return of which the fluctuating politics of the Assembly offer no security... Continue reading book >>

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A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Part I. 1792	A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Part II., 1793	A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Part III., 1794
A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Part IV., 1795	A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Complete Described in a Series of Letters from an English Lady: with General and Incidental Remarks on the French Character and Manners

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