Robespierres transformation and the french revolution. Robespierres policies and the 9 thermidor albert mathiezi. Robespierre terroriste by mathiez, albert, 18741932. A major political figure in 18th century france, he served as a member of the committee of public safety which he dominated in the latter months of 1793. Robespierre and the french revolution, 1st edn new york, 2006, 2356.
New interpretations of the french revolution and their. Albert mathiez, and produced syntheses which have ranked him, for 1 lille, c. Maximilien robespierre was a french lawyer who became one of the most influential figures of the french revolution. The present book is a continuation of those which we have published during the past dozen years in order to throw light upon the obscure, problems of the revolutionary drama. Robespierre terroriste 1921 french edition albert mathiez on. Yet, like so many figures of the past the truth of the matter is somewhat more complex. The moving wall represents the time period between the last issue available in jstor and the most recently published issue of a journal. The french revolution albert mathiez snippet view 1962. Maximilien robespierre 17581794 entered french politics with the french revolution and eventually would preside over its most radical phase 17931794. Chapter ix the intrigues against robespierre in the. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks. Publication date 1922 topics french revolution, 17891804 general publisher.
Mathiez admired maximilien robespierre, praised the reign of terror and did not extend complete. Robespierre and his friends aspired to a true democracy which guaranteed every man the right to the entire product of his labor. Albert mathiez 10 january 1874 25 february 1932 was a french historian, best known for. For claude mazauric, robespierre was the man of peace and principle in 1792, who then.
The historiographical afterlives of maximilien robespierre macewan. Albert mathiez 10 january 1874 25 february 1932 was a french historian, best known for his marxist interpretation of the french revolution. French revolution, 17891815 introduction french revolution was a struggle for liberty, equality and democratic rights. Les textes reunis dans le present recueil sattachent a saisir les les liens etroits qui unissent robespierre. Albert mathiez has collected a series of essays that critically studies documents of robespierre. Danton, whom aulard admired as a patriot, was to mathiez a corrupt demagogue. Robespierre selon lhistorien albert mathiez conference donnee en 1920. As a lawyer in his native city, he was noted for his ability and honesty. Journal of historical geography, 15, 3 1989 260268 new interpretations of the french revolution and their geographical significance paul claval the historiography of the french revolution has for a long time been dominated by french historians, with four main orientations. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
Students wishing to explore the frontiers of research in the subject can be reliably advised to start here. Bulletin communiste n 12 et troisieme annee, 23 et 30 mars 1922. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. French revolution is a very important part of global history as it effected many other countries of the world. He resigned as a judge rather than pronounce a sentence of death and tried to abolish the death penalty. Louvet himself was not allowed to respond, and his downloaded from. He won admiration for his abilities, but his austerity and dedication isolated him from easy companionship. Contrasting that 27 see, for instance, albert mathiez, robespierre orateur, in albert. For accounts of louvets attack on robespierre, see peter mcphee, robespierre. Overthrow of maximilien robespierre and the indifference. Robespierre was a great admirer of the philosopher jeanjacques. The french revolution a lucid and lively introduction. Jordan, the revolutionary career of maximilien robespierre new york, 1985, 1234.
Early life a poor youth, he was enabled to study law in paris through a scholarship. Republic republican revolution revolutionary tribunal robespierre roland royalist saintjust sansculottes sections. The fall of robespierre and other essays albert mathiez on. Publication date 1922 topics french revolution, 17891804 general publisher paris, colin collection. Desmoulins e alguns outros tinham sido presos, e muitos membros da.
Early twentieth century historians albert mathiez, and george lefebvre fall behind the sympathetic line and view robespierres politics as necessary. Publication date 1921 topics robespierre, maximilien, 17581794. William doyle, university of bristol the french revolution is a collection of key texts at the forefront of current research and interpretation, challenging orthodox. Biographies of robespierre have been pouring out since the dawn of the century.
In this work, mathiez praised the leadership of robespierre, his commitment to the revolution and his willingness to take extreme steps to protect it. He argued that 1789 pitted the bourgeoisie against the aristocracy and then the revolution pitted the bourgeoisie against the sansculottes, who were a proletariatinthemaking. The reign of terror free download as powerpoint presentation. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Overthrow of maximilien robespierre and the indifference of. He argued that 1789 pitted the bourgeoisie against the aristocracy and then the revolution pitted the bourgeoisie against the sansculottes, who were a proletariat. Robespierres policies and the 9 thermidor albert mathiezi 1910. In his lifetime, he was internationally recognized as the foremost french authority on the. Pouvoirs n50 17891989 histoire constitutionnelle septembre 1989 p. Robespierre and the cult of the supreme being albert mathiez annales revolutionnaires apriljune 1910 the figure of robespierre has been so misrepresented during the last twenty years, even by republican historians, that to talk of the incorruptibles religious ideas nowadays may seem a rash undertaking. Read the fulltext online edition of the fall of robespierre.
A second edition with the same text but omitting many notes and statistical tables has been issued by an italian publisher, laterza bari, 1959. Albert marius soboul april 27, 1914 september 11, 1982 was a historian of the french revolutionary and napoleonic periods. Public safety refractory priests refused representatives on mission republic republican revolution revolutionary tribunal robespierre roland royalist saintjust. The present great war will not only change the face of the world in which we live. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. French revolution from its origins to 1793 georges.
Perceived by some as the champion, indeed the incarnation, of the revolutions purest and noblest ideals, among others he will always be remembered as the reasoned advocate of the terror, the defender of mass killing during the revolutions darkest and most tragic phase. Print this article print all entries for this topic cite this article. In rare instances, a publisher has elected to have a zero moving wall, so their current issues are available. Speech at the trial of louis xvi, 31 december 1792 introductory note. Pdf maximilien robespierre was deposed on 27 july 17949 thermidor year ii when the charge that he was a tyrant. Lawyer, politician robespierre was either a tyrant or a servant of the people. Robespierre rose up against the bourgeois class, which wanted to confiscate the revolution to its profit by the constitution of 1791 and engaged it in a merciless combat. An ardent robespierrist, he seemed to buy a bit too much into robespierres narrative of things e. In this endeavor mathiez works to defend robespierres name. Publication date 1927 topics banasthali collection digitallibraryindia.
Robespierre grew up in arras a ras 100 miles north of paris. Albert mathiez on robespierre and the cult of the supreme. Zum 100jahrigen bestehen, bianchi, historiens et geographes nr. A professor at the sorbonne, he was chair of the history of the french revolution and author of numerous influential works of history and historical interpretation. Robespierre, a tyrant to aulard, became for mathiez the champion of social democracy. For nicolas, see albert soboul and raymonde monnier, repertoire du personnel sectionnaire. Two centuries after the french revolution, maximilien robespierre is still regarded as its towering figure. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. List of books and articles about maximilien robespierre. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
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