Louis Philippe Makers of History Series

"Louis Philippe" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical biography that recounts the remarkable life of Louis Philippe, set against the backdrop of revolutionary France. The narrative traces Philippe's journey from the depths of exile and poverty through his rise to power, capturing the essence of his transformation from a dispossessed royal to a king during a time of great upheaval. The book begins by depicting the dramatic events that shaped Philippe's early life, including the perils faced by his family that were caught up in the revoltions, and then follows his return from exile to great fortune, illustrating his navigation through complex political currents that would ultimately see him rise as the head of state, yet foreshadowing the instability that would later come to pass.