1795 French Revolution ENGLISH Report Gifford Narrative of Louis XVI Illustrated

1795 French Revolution ENGLISH Report Gifford Narrative of Louis XVI Illustrated

John Gifford’s “Narrative of the Transactions Relating to Louis XVI” is a rare, 18^th-century description of the life and political influence of the king of France during the French Revolution. Throughout this work is countless letters and speeches of the king, political reports from the Revolution, and even notes on specific moments regarding the Revolution:

“At midnight the tocsin was sounded, and the drums beat to arms in every part of the city. The faction profited by this moment of confusion, to enforce a measure that appeared necessary for the accomplishment of their designs… This self-elected commune took immediate possession of the Town-Hall and proceeded to such measures as might most effectually promote the designs of the insurgents.”

Item number: #24049

Price: $499

GIFFORD, John

A narrative of the transactions personally relating to the unfortunate Lewis the Sixteenth

London: printed for D. Brewman, 1795.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • 99, [1]
  • 6 full-page engravings
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
• Size: ~11.25in X 9.25in (28.5cm x 23.5cm)

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