Discours Civiques de Danton by Georges Jacques Danton

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Author Danton, Georges Jacques, 1759-1794
Commentator Fleischmann, Hector, 1882-1914
Title Discours Civiques de Danton
Note Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Sergio Cangiano, Carlo Traverso, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Images courtesy of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, http://gallica.bnf.fr
Summary "Discours Civiques de Danton" by Georges Jacques Danton is a collection of speeches delivered by Danton during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution, likely written in the late 18th century. As one of the pivotal figures of this era, Danton's addresses encapsulate the fervor, passion, and ideals of revolutionary thought, focusing on themes such as patriotism, the responsibilities of public officials, and the urgent calls for action to safeguard the Republic. The opening of the work establishes Danton's significance as a popular orator amidst the revolutionary landscape, contrasting his style with that of contemporaries like Mirabeau and Robespierre. The text introduces Danton as not merely an eloquent speaker, but a man of practical action, driven by the intense desire to serve his nation during perilous times. In this portion, Danton reflects on his role in public service, highlighting the weight of his duties and the expectations placed upon him by the people amidst a backdrop of chaos and conflict. The speeches promise a visceral, emotional engagement with revolutionary ideas, appealing to the reader's sense of duty, courage, and civic responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
Category Text
EBook-No. 6691
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 10, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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