Publisher's Synopsis
The Girondin is a historical novel written by Hilaire Belloc and published in 1914. The book is set during the French Revolution and follows the story of a young Girondin named Charles de Lescure. The Girondins were a political group during the revolution who believed in a constitutional monarchy and were eventually overthrown by the more radical Jacobins.The novel begins with Charles de Lescure returning to France from America, where he had been living in exile. He becomes involved in the political turmoil of the revolution and joins the Girondins. Charles is torn between his loyalty to the Girondins and his love for a woman named Pauline, who is a supporter of the Jacobins.As the revolution progresses, Charles and the Girondins become increasingly marginalized and eventually face arrest and execution. The novel explores themes of political ideology, loyalty, love, and the brutality of the revolution.Belloc's writing style is characterized by his use of vivid descriptions and his attention to historical detail. The Girondin is considered one of Belloc's most significant works and is praised for its accurate portrayal of the French Revolution.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.
