32 results for 'Robespierre, Maximilien'

Virtue and Terror (Revolutions) by Maximilien Robespierre Robespierre's defense of the French Revolution remains one of the most powerful justifications for political violence ever written. Today,...

Robespierre: A Revolutionary Life by Peter McPhee is a masterful biography that reevaluates the life and legacy of one of history's most complex figures. This new portrait of Maximilien Robespierre...

The Fall of Robespierre: A 24-Hour Analysis On July 27, 1794, Maximilien Robespierre's world was turned upside down in just 24 hours. This gripping analysis delves into the events leading up to his...

Robespierre and the French Revolution by Ruth Scurr is a thought-provoking biography that explores the life of Maximilien Robespierre, a complex figure whose legacy has been shaped by both admiration...

Maximilien Robespierre was a figure of profound contradiction, embodying both the ideals and the excesses of the French Revolution. His life is marked by a tragic struggle between liberty and...

The Fall of Robespierre: A 24-Hour Analysis of Revolutionary Paris By Colin Jones Oxford University Press, 2023 On July 27, 1794, the fate of Maximilien Robespierre hung in the balance. As the most...

The French Revolution was shaped by radical ideas from the Enlightenment. In Revolutionary Ideas, Jonathan Israel explores how these intellectual currents drove the course of the Revolution. Israel...

Virtue and Terror by Maximilien Robespierre In this thought-provoking work, Robespierre defends his role in the French Revolution, providing a justification for the violent measures taken during the...

A powerful and engrossing story of a biracial heiress who escapes to Paris during a time of revolution. Born into privilege but never fully accepted by island elites, Sylvie de Rosiers flees her home...

A Climate of Fear by Fred Vargas In this gripping novel, a woman is found murdered in her bathtub, with a suicide note that seems too convenient. A second victim is discovered, connected to a doomed...

A woman is found murdered in her bathtub, with the murder made to look like a suicide. However, a strange symbol at the crime scene leads Commissaire Adamsberg and his team to investigate further. As...

A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel In this epic novel, Hilary Mantel brings to life the tumultuous world of the French Revolution through the complex and often contradictory characters of its...

Cuckolding is a more common phenomenon than you might think. This guide explores the process, pitfalls, and potential pleasures of cuckolding, offering a straightforward approach to making fantasies...

Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this novel explores the dramatic events that led to the downfall of its protagonist. At the heart of the story is the confrontation between the hero...

The Gospels Jesus Christ by Terry Eagleton and Giles Fraser presents a provocative interpretation of Jesus' life and teachings. Terry Eagleton argues that Jesus was a radical figure, championing the...

Baron Maximilien Von Klorr returns in this third instalment of the Black Max comic strip run, but he's not alone. An unholy alliance with evil scientist Doctor Gratz has formed a sinister plan to...

The thrilling conclusion to Kat Dunn's epic French Revolution trilogy. After Robespierre's death, Royalist strength grows, and the Duc de L'Aubespine plots a coup that could consign the revolution to...

Danton's Death by Georg Buchner and Howard Brenton is a gripping drama that explores the complexities of revolution and ideology. In 1794, the French Revolution reaches its climax as two men, once...

The French Revolution A Tale of Terror and Hope for Our Times by Harold Behr explores the psychological and social dynamics that drove this pivotal event in Western history. Through a nuanced...

The French Revolution and Its Demons by Michel Biard and Marisa Linton is a thought-provoking exploration of one of history's most complex and intriguing periods. The Terror, which has long been seen...

The French Revolution's darker side comes alive in this vivid and often gory history. Antoine de Baecque examines contemporary visual and literary representations of executions, funerals,...

Hilary Mantel's collection of essays and memoir offers a fascinating glimpse into her life and work over three decades. From her early days as a writer in the London Review of Books to her later...

The Permanent Guillotine: Writings of the Sans-Culottes A collection of documents from the early revolutionary class in France, providing insight into their ideas and actions during the French...

Writing involves risks, including the risk of being misunderstood and the risk of inadvertently supporting a reader's prejudices. In trying to give expression to what is true, writers must navigate...

Marie Tussaud's life was forever changed when she was invited to work at the royal court. As a wax sculptor, she found herself in the midst of the glamorous world of Versailles, surrounded by royalty...

The French Revolution Explained for KidsThe English Reading Tree Book 48 is an engaging introduction to this pivotal period in history. Packed with essential information and fascinating images, this...

A collection of essays and memoir from Hilary Mantel, twice Booker Prize winner, offers a unique insight into her writing and subjects over three decades. From reviews to pieces of memoir, this...

France under the Directory by Martyn Lyons The period between Robespierre's fall and Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power is often seen as a time of chaos, but this book presents a balanced view of the...

Toussaint Louverture: A Black Jacobin in the Age of Revolutions by Charles Forsdick and Christian Høgsbjerg is a biography that explores the life of one of history's greatest anti-imperialist...

The French Revolution, a Short History by R. M. Johnston provides a concise overview of this pivotal event in modern history. The early years of the Revolution were marked by Enlightenment ideals...

A Fierce Wind by Regan Walker In 1794 France, Zoé Ariane Donet's life is turned upside down when she meets the commander of the royalist army. When he falls in danger, she joins the cause to rescue...

Black Max Volume Two by Frank Pepper and Alfonso Font is a thrilling World War One aviation adventure with a horror twist. Lieutenant Tom Wilson returns to battle against Baron Maximilien Von Klorr...