Mirabeau: Voice Of The Revolution
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Faded spine. Binding remains tight. Clean text.
A compelling historical biography, Mirabeau chronicles the tumultuous life and political machinations of Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau, a pivotal figure during the French Revolution. Antonina Vallentin masterfully portrays the complexities of his character, detailing his rise from a scandalous youth to a powerful orator and statesman. The narrative illuminates the volatile political landscape of late 18th-century France, presenting a vivid account of the revolutionary fervor and the personal struggles of its key players. Vallentin’s insightful prose uncovers the strategic brilliance and moral ambiguities that defined Mirabeau’s legacy, offering readers a profound understanding of this controversial leader.
Author: Antonina Vallentin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1948, HAMISH HAMILTON
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Faded spine. Binding remains tight. Clean text.
A compelling historical biography, Mirabeau chronicles the tumultuous life and political machinations of Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau, a pivotal figure during the French Revolution. Antonina Vallentin masterfully portrays the complexities of his character, detailing his rise from a scandalous youth to a powerful orator and statesman. The narrative illuminates the volatile political landscape of late 18th-century France, presenting a vivid account of the revolutionary fervor and the personal struggles of its key players. Vallentin’s insightful prose uncovers the strategic brilliance and moral ambiguities that defined Mirabeau’s legacy, offering readers a profound understanding of this controversial leader.