Book Description

Step back in time to the tumultuous days of the French Revolution with this remarkable memoir by Bertrand Barère, one of its most prominent figures. As chairman of the Committee of Public Safety, Barère was at the center of many of the Revolution's most dramatic events, from the fall of the monarchy to the Reign of Terror. In this book, he offers a firsthand account of these momentous times, providing a valuable perspective on one of the most fascinating periods of European history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.