
audiobook
by Ernest Hamel
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ERNEST HAMEL - THERMIDOR - D'APRÈS LES SOURCES ORIGINALES - ET LES DOCUMENTS AUTHENTIQUES - AVEC UN PORTRAIT DE ROBESPIERRE
DEUXIÈME ÉDITION - PRÉFACE
ERNEST HAMEL
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This compelling study turns the spotlight on the turbulent days of Thermidor, when the French Revolution’s most polarising figure met his downfall. Drawing from original archives, personal letters, and contemporary testimonies, the author reconstructs the tangled web of political maneuvering that led to the decisive events of 9 Thermidor. The narrative remains anchored in the documented facts, inviting listeners to hear the era’s raw, unfiltered voices.
Beyond a simple retelling, the work challenges long‑standing myths that have cast the fallen leader as the sole architect of the Terror. By juxtaposing official records with the often‑overlooked perspectives of his allies and opponents, the author reveals how blame was reshaped in the years that followed. A striking portrait of the revolutionary’s visage, etched in steel, punctuates the text, underscoring the lasting imprint of his image on French memory.
For anyone fascinated by the complexities of revolutionary politics, this audio‑book offers a nuanced, evidence‑driven portrait of a pivotal moment that continues to reverberate through history.
Language
fr
Duration
~12 hours (743K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1826–1898
A passionate 19th-century French writer and public figure, he is best remembered for his detailed works on the French Revolution and for championing Maximilien Robespierre in print. His career moved easily between law, journalism, literature, and politics.
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