A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Part IV., 1795 / 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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A series of letters by an Englishwoman recounts life in France during the Revolutionary years, combining travel accounts and reflections on politics, social upheaval, and daily manners. She describes municipal restrictions, shortages and economic hardship, shifts in fashion and public amusements, the fragile authority of revolutionary committees after Robespierre's fall, and tensions between Jacobins and moderates. Observations include anecdotes about changing customs, contrasts between former elites and new profiteers, strained commerce, and effects on religious and civic institutions. The letters blend personal experiences, encounters with local officials, and general commentary on national character and the practical consequences of revolution.
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