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A Daughter of the Seine

by Jeanette Eaton
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025413563
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 354
  • Original Price: GBP 19.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 495 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Historical

"A Daughter of the Seine" is a compelling biographical narrative that brings to life the vibrant and tragic figure of Madame Roland, one of the most influential women of the French Revolution. Born Marie-Jeanne Phlipon, the daughter of a Paris engraver, she rose from modest beginnings to become the intellectual soul of the Girondist party. The work masterfully recreates the atmosphere of eighteenth-century France, tracing Roland's journey from a book-loving child on the banks of the Seine to a powerful political figure whose salon became a meeting place for the era's great thinkers and revolutionaries.

The narrative explores the complexities of the revolutionary spirit, illustrating how Madame Roland's passion for liberty and justice guided her through the social upheavals of the time. As the revolution shifted toward the Reign of Terror, her commitment to her ideals remained unshakable, even in the face of imprisonment and the guillotine. This account provides an intimate look at the personal sacrifices and political courage required during one of history's most volatile periods, serving as both a poignant character study and a sweeping historical overview that highlights the vital role of women in shaping the course of modern democracy.

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