Mirabeau, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): A Life-History; In Four Books; Triumph: A Life-History; In Four Books; Triumph (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Mirabeau in the French Revolution: a brilliant, controversial arc from reform to constitutional liberty

This volume surveys the early, dazzling phases of Mirabeau’s parliamentary career during the French Revolution, exploring how his fierce eloquence and ambitious vision shaped debates on liberty, finance, and the new order. It situates his actions within the fragile beginnings of constitutional reform and the broader struggle between mob rule and orderly reform.

- See how Mirabeau’s speeches blend dramatic oratory with sharp political insight.
- Learn about the era’s key issues, from the limits of liberty to the dangers of rapid upheaval.
- Understand the challenges of aligning royal power, church affairs, and fiscal policy in a changing France.
- Discover how critics weighed Mirabeau’s personal conduct against his public aims.

Ideal for readers of political history and biographies who want a clear view of a pivotal, controversial figure and the formative days of modern liberty.

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