Danton - Revolutionary Orator by Louis Madelin

The definitive biography of Georges Danton, the thunderous voice of the French Revolution, by renowned historian Louis Madelin.

This compelling biography explores:

• Danton's rise from lawyer in Arcis-sur-Aube to revolutionary leader
• His powerful oratory and leadership during the Revolution
• The creation of the Revolutionary Tribunal and Committee of Public Safety
• His rivalry with Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins
• The September Massacres and the fall of the monarchy
• Danton's pragmatic approach versus Robespierre's ideological purity
• The Reign of Terror and political purges
• His arrest, trial, and execution by guillotine in 1794

Louis Madelin's masterful narrative brings to life the complex character of Danton - revolutionary hero, pragmatic politician, and tragic victim of the Terror he helped create. Essential reading for understanding the French Revolution's most charismatic and controversial figure.

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