History of the Girondists; or, Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution. From unpublished sources. Translated by H.T. Ryde
by Lamartine, Alphonse de
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Synopsis
The Histoire des Girondins, started in 1843, was partially an expedient to parry financial pressures; it was also a means to win political adherents. By the time of its publication in eight volumes in 1847, Lamartine had behind him a powerful following.
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- Bookseller
- Michael R. Thompson, Booksellers, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1000505
- Title
- History of the Girondists; or, Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution. From unpublished sources. Translated by H.T. Ryde
- Author
- Lamartine, Alphonse de
- Format/Binding
- Original light brown blindstamped cloth with gilt spine
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First American edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1848
- Size
- Three volumes, octavo
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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