Excerpt from Le Procès du Chevalier de la Barre
Et voilà l'homme dont la Libre Pensée a voulu faire un martyr! Pour être un martyr il faut avoir un idéal, une foi. Une conviction et mourir pour elle. La Barre est mort sans doute, mais quel était son idéal, quelle était sa foi? Il n'était en réalité qu 'un fanfaron d'impiété, un esprit dévoyé, une âme corrompue et, pour tout dire en un mot, un gamin perverti. C'est ce qui ressort d'une manière évidente des textes commentés par M. Chas saigne; tout homme, je ne dis pas croyant, mais simple ment de bonne compagnie en tombera d'accord.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers back to the infamous case of the Chevalier de la Barre, an 18th-century French nobleman wrongly accused and executed for sacrilege. The author delves into the historical context of the case, exploring the religious and political tensions that led to this miscarriage of justice. The book sheds light on the Chevalier's tragic fate, challenging the widely held but inaccurate belief that he was a martyr to free thought. Through a meticulous examination of primary sources, the author reveals the Chevalier's true character and the machinations of those who sought to make him a scapegoat. This gripping account not only presents a comprehensive history of the case but also provides valuable insights into the complexities of religious and social life in pre-Revolutionary France. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243995240_0
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