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Histoire de la Révolution française, Tome 03

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The narrative examines the turbulent months in and around Paris when prison massacres and municipal excesses spread fear, while the city's surveillance committee carried out arrests and seized property. It recounts the looting of royal depots and administrative disorder, the manipulation of elections for the new assembly, and the opening of the National Convention that abolished the monarchy and proclaimed a republic. Political conflict between rival factions escalates, marked by denunciations of prominent leaders and the reshaping of executive power; ministers resign and new administrative and constitutional committees are created amid debates over unity, authority, and the means of justice.

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Adolphe Thiers

Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) was a prominent French historian and politician, best known for his extensive works on the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era. His seminal series, "Histoire de la Révolution française," spans ten volumes and offers a detailed narrative of the events and implications of the Revolution, reflecting his deep engagement with France's political landscape. Thiers also authored "Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire," further exploring the complexities of French history during a transformative period. His writings are characterized by a blend of historical analysis and political commentary, contributing significantly to the understanding of modern France.

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