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A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Part I. 1792 Described in a Series of Letters from an English Lady: with General and Incidental Remarks on the French Character and Manners

By Charlotte Biggs

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the unfolding chaos of the French Revolution through the eyes of an Englishwoman, capturing the spirit of a nation grappling with political and social upheaval through intimate letters.

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2004-04-01
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"A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Part I. 1792" by Charlotte Biggs is a collection of letters from an Englishwoman living in France during the French Revolution, detailing her experiences and thoughts on the evolving society. As she chronicles the period, her writings capture the transformation of the French people, moving from initial excitement for revolutionary ideas to a state of weariness and disappointment. The author's letters offer insight into how the revolution touched everyday life, the shifting political dynamics, and the emerging factions like the Jacobins, painting a detailed image of a country wrestling with change and uncertainty as the revolution unfolds.

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