Project Gutenberg 2007-03-03 Public domain in the USA. 214 Morley, John 1838 1923 Morley, Viscount Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 1 of 3), Essay 1: Robespierre Produced by Paul Murray, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 1 of 3), Essay 1: Robespierre" by John Morley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the complex character of Maximilien Robespierre, a prominent figure during the French Revolution, especially focusing on his role during the Reign of Terror and the events that led to his downfall. Throughout the essay, Morley explores various perspectives on Robespierre, showcasing the intricate interplay of ideals and realities present during this tumultuous period. The opening portion of the essay establishes a foundational understanding of the era by discussing the overarching narrative of the French Revolution, particularly highlighting the Revolutions of Thermidor and the various historical interpretations surrounding Robespierre. Morley introduces the reader to Robespierre's formative years, illustrating his early life, aspirations, and moral struggles as he transitions from being an advocate in Arras to a leader in the revolutionary fervor of Paris. The narrative contextualizes his ideological motivations as well as the contradictions inherent in his views on power and governance—ultimately leading to a deeper examination of how his unwavering beliefs impacted his political actions and his reputation throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Robespierre, Maximilien, 1758-1794 CT DC Text Biographies Category: Biographies Category: History - Other Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) 247740 2025-08-08T14:34:59.968335 text/html 246259 2007-03-03T14:29:20 text/html 187319 2025-08-08T14:35:06.818224 application/epub+zip 188893 2025-08-08T14:35:03.377221 application/epub+zip 154247 2025-08-08T14:35:02.173240 application/epub+zip 400971 2025-08-08T14:35:09.421172 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382470 2025-08-08T14:35:06.016199 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326753 2022-09-10T03:41:10.844576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 229548 2025-08-08T14:34:59.627254 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 229187 2007-03-03T14:29:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 229183 2007-03-03T14:29:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21263 2025-08-08T14:35:09.547189 application/rdf+xml 21283 2025-08-08T14:35:02.657241 image/jpeg 4566 2025-08-08T14:35:02.416221 image/jpeg 87738 2007-03-03T14:29:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 92020 2007-03-03T14:29:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 87660 2007-03-03T14:29:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 184393 2025-08-08T14:34:59.987246 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia