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The Hilaire Belloc Library

The Hilaire Belloc Library

Written by: Hilaire Belloc
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Come away from the noise of the present, and walk the old roads once more. The Hilaire Belloc Library presents the complete works of Hilaire Belloc, read aloud in full and unabridged. From stirring histories and spirited essays to travel, poetry, and unforgettable stories, these are books written for those who delight in adventure, faith, laughter, and the enduring inheritance of Europe. Take up the journey, and let Belloc himself be your fellow traveller.Public domain Science Social Sciences
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  • The French Revolution Chapter V - the Military Aspect of the Revolution Part 5

    The French Revolution Chapter V - the Military Aspect of the Revolution Part 5
    Sep 24 2026
    In which the French and Allied armies engage in a peculiar and indecisive cannonade near the windmill of Valmy, marked by halted Prussian advances and the confusion of battle. This unexpected resistance infuses new morale into the French troops and, coupled with growing illness and delay among the Allies, culminates in a cautious and unmolested retreat, foiling hopes of a swift resolution.
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    10 mins
  • The French Revolution Chapter V - the Military Aspect of the Revolution Part 3

    The French Revolution Chapter V - the Military Aspect of the Revolution Part 3
    Sep 23 2026
    In which the unfolding Revolution in France is shown to be as much a civil war as a political upheaval, with a populace quick to organise and accustomed to the presence of arms, creating a distinctly military nation even before the onset of foreign conflict. The flight of the King in 1791 sharply alters European perceptions, fostering the first real mobilisation of foreign powers and setting the stage for open warfare, while the initial months of battle reveal the weaknesses and panics besetting the revolutionary forces.
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    12 mins
  • The French Revolution Chapter V - the Military Aspect of the Revolution Part 1

    The French Revolution Chapter V - the Military Aspect of the Revolution Part 1
    Sep 22 2026
    In which the narrative turns to the military affairs of the Revolution, pondering the curious interplay of reason, chance, and fervour that led to its success upon the battlefield. It reminds us that victories in war are seldom inevitable, and that the fortunes of armies are as tightly woven into the fabric of a nation’s life as the events that stir its heart and mind.
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    13 mins
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