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French Revolution: A History. Volume 2: The Constitution (Version 2)

French Revolution: A History. Volume 2: The Constitution (Version 2)

Written by: Thomas Carlyle
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The second volume of this famous and idiosyncratic history covers events from October 1789, after Louis XVI has been 'persuaded' to leave Versailles and take up residence in Paris, through to August 1792. By the end of this time, Louis and his family have tried, unsuccessfully, to flee the country, France has been invaded by foreign powers, and anti-royalist French militia have brutally massacred a corps of Swiss Guards seeking to defend Louis and his family in their Paris residence. Louis is imprisoned, and it is clear to all that a three year effort to establish a constitutional monarchy have failed. - Summary by Peter DannCopyright Early Modern Genre
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  • French Revolution A History Volume 2 The Constitution Version 2 - Thomas Carlyle - Part 2

    French Revolution A History Volume 2 The Constitution Version 2 - Thomas Carlyle - Part 2
    May 21 2026
    The second volume of this famous and idiosyncratic history covers events from October 1789, after Louis XVI has been 'persuaded' to leave Versailles and take up residence in Paris, through to August 1792. By the end of this time, Louis and his family have tried, unsuccessfully, to flee the country, France has been invaded by foreign powers, and anti-royalist French militia have brutally massacred a corps of Swiss Guards seeking to defend Louis and his family in their Paris residence. Louis is imprisoned, and it is clear to all that a three year effort to establish a constitutional monarchy have failed. - Summary by Peter Dann
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    2 hrs and 11 mins
  • French Revolution A History Volume 2 The Constitution Version 2 - Thomas Carlyle - Part 1

    French Revolution A History Volume 2 The Constitution Version 2 - Thomas Carlyle - Part 1
    May 20 2026
    The second volume of this famous and idiosyncratic history covers events from October 1789, after Louis XVI has been 'persuaded' to leave Versailles and take up residence in Paris, through to August 1792. By the end of this time, Louis and his family have tried, unsuccessfully, to flee the country, France has been invaded by foreign powers, and anti-royalist French militia have brutally massacred a corps of Swiss Guards seeking to defend Louis and his family in their Paris residence. Louis is imprisoned, and it is clear to all that a three year effort to establish a constitutional monarchy have failed. - Summary by Peter Dann
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    9 hrs and 56 mins
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