Tackett, T
When the King Took Flight
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674016422
- author:
- Tackett, T
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 127mm X 202mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The King Took Flight by Timothy Tackett is a gripping account of one of the most extraordinary events of the French Revolution. In June 1791, King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette fled Paris in disguise, only to be arrested just a few miles from the Belgian border and forced back to the city. This novelistic study sheds light on the complex social landscape of France during this pivotal period. Through a series of dramatic chapters, Tackett brings to life a diverse range of characters, from ordinary citizens to radical leaders, as they navigate the tumultuous events leading up to and following the royal flight. By exploring the impact of Louis's flight on popular attitudes towards kingship, Tackett offers a fresh perspective on the Revolution. The story highlights the unpredictable nature of this pivotal event, demonstrating how it can have far-reaching consequences for the course of history.
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