9780282908928 - Documents Sur L'histoire De La Révolution En Bretagne: La Commission Brutus Magnier À Rennes Classic Reprint by Hippolyte De La Grimaudière (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a glimpse into the Reign of Terror in revolutionary France as implemented by the Brutus Magnier Commission, a military tribunal established to try those accused of counter-revolutionary activities in Rennes and the surrounding areas. It examines the methods, motivations, and impact of this commission, and the broader themes of justice, authority, and the nature of revolution that it raises. The author meticulously analyzes the commission's records, shedding light on the often arbitrary and unjust nature of its proceedings, and the complex political and social dynamics that shaped its decisions. Through the lens of specific cases and individuals, the book explores the commission's role in suppressing dissent, the challenges it faced in maintaining order during a time of great upheaval, and the lasting impact it had on the region's history. 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.