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041 _aEnglish
082 _a944.04092
_bMCP
100 _aMcphee, Peter
245 _aRobespierre :
_ba revolutionary life /
_cPeter Mcphee.
260 _aNew Haven:
_bYale university Press,
_c2012.
300 _a299 Pages
_bHb
500 _a*Robespierre: A Revolutionary Life* by Peter McPhee is a comprehensive biography of Maximilien Robespierre, one of the most influential and controversial figures of the French Revolution. The book delves into Robespierre’s complex character, tracing his rise from a young lawyer to a key leader during the revolution, and his pivotal role in the Reign of Terror. McPhee explores Robespierre’s political ideals, his commitment to virtue and justice, and the contradictions that led to his eventual downfall. Through careful research and analysis, the book offers a nuanced portrayal of a man whose legacy remains deeply debated in the history of revolutionary France.
650 _aRobespierre, maximilien, 1758-1794
_aRevolutionary-France-Biography
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_d33787