Publisher's Synopsis
Recollections of the Reign of Terror is a historical book written by Louis Dumesnil in 1870. The book provides an eyewitness account of the infamous Reign of Terror, a period during the French Revolution characterized by widespread violence and political turmoil. Dumesnil, who was a young man at the time, witnessed the atrocities committed by the revolutionaries and the guillotine executions of many prominent figures, including King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. He describes the chaos and fear that permeated French society during this time and provides a vivid portrayal of the events that led to the downfall of the monarchy and the rise of the Jacobin government. The book is a valuable primary source for historians and anyone interested in the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.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.
