Histoire de l'Émigration pendant la Révolution Française. Tome 2 Du 18 fructidor au 18 brumaire

Set against the turbulent years of the French Revolution, this volume examines the period from the coup of 18 Fructidor to the turning point of 18 Brumaire. It follows the reshaping of the legislative bodies as the Directoire tries to stabilize a nation still haunted by the Terror, and it reveals how former revolutionaries and emerging royalists alike sought a return to order. The narrative highlights the competing visions of governance that vied for dominance in 1797.

The work turns its focus to the émigrés scattered across England, Switzerland, Germany, Russia and Sweden, detailing how they organized, financed and attempted to influence events inside France. It portrays the delicate balance between conspiratorial intrigue and pragmatic diplomacy, showing how figures such as the Prince of Condé navigated uneasy relationships with the great powers. Readers will gain a vivid picture of a France caught between lingering revolutionary fervor and the persistent pull of monarchical restoration.