Publisher's Synopsis
""A Man Of The People V1: A Tale Of 1848"" is a historical novel written by Emile Erckmann and published in 1871. The story is set in the year 1848, during the time of the French Revolution, and follows the life of a man named Jean-Baptiste St. Arnaud. St. Arnaud is a humble and hardworking farmer who becomes caught up in the political turmoil of the time. As the revolution spreads throughout France, St. Arnaud finds himself drawn into the fight for freedom and equality. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including fellow revolutionaries, aristocrats, and members of the clergy. Through his experiences, St. Arnaud learns about the power of community, the importance of standing up for one's beliefs, and the true meaning of justice. ""A Man Of The People V1: A Tale Of 1848"" is a powerful and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant periods in French history.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.