"Monsieur Henri": A Foot-Note to French History

"Monsieur Henri: A Foot-Note to French History" by Louise Imogen Guiney is a historical exploration of Henri du Vergier de La Rochejaquelein, a key Royalist leader during the French Revolution's Vendean uprising. The biography follows Henri's transformation from a young man into a leader during one of France's bloody civil wars, highlighting his courage, commitment to his family and country, and the challenges of the era. Beginning with Henri's early life and swift introduction to the Revolution, the book tells of how he inspires local farmers to take up arms against the revolutionary army. It also explores the Vendean revolt, showing the intense fighting and personal costs involved in the fight to protect religious and royal power.