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Biggs, Charlotte
1827
Biggs, R. C. (Rachel Charlotte)
Biggs, Rachel Charlotte Williams
Gifford, John
1758
1818
Gifford, J. (John)
Green, John Richards
Hedgehog, Humphrey
A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Part IV., 1795
Described in a Series of Letters from an English Lady: with General and Incidental Remarks on the French Character and Manners
Produced by Mary Munarin and David Widger
"A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Part IV." by An English Lady is a historical account penned in the late 18th century. It is structured as a series of letters detailing the author’s observations and experiences while living in France during a tumultuous period marked by the French Revolution. The letters offer insights into the political turmoil, social dynamics, and struggles faced by the populace as the country grapples with the shift from monarchy to republicanism, and the ensuing chaos that ensues. The opening portion of the text primarily discusses the political climate in France post-Robespierre's death, highlighting the instability within the government and the contrasting sentiments of the people. The narrator describes the anxieties surrounding the fluctuating power dynamics among the Convention, the public's concerns about their freedoms, and the harsh realities of life in France, including food shortages and the populace's desperate longing for stability. Through the author's keen observations, readers can glimpse the confusion and disillusionment experienced by both the government and citizens in the wake of revolutionary ideals that have yet to materialize into a workable or just system. The tone strikes a balance between critical and reflective, as the author navigates through the conflicts arising from various factions vying for control. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 45.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
France -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Biggs, Charlotte, approximately 1763-1827 -- Correspondence
France -- Social life and customs -- 1789-1815
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Category: History - European
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
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