The Friend Of The People - Mary Catherine Rowsell - Bog

""The Friend of the People: A Tale of the Reign of Terror"" is a historical novel written by Mary Catherine Rowsell and published in 1895. The story is set during the French Revolution, specifically the Reign of Terror, and follows the life of a young Englishman named George Neville who travels to France to aid in the revolutionary cause. He becomes friends with Maximilien Robespierre, a key figure in the Revolution, but as the violence and bloodshed escalate, George begins to question his loyalty to the cause and the methods being used to achieve it. The novel explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and the consequences of revolutionary action. It provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life during the Reign of Terror, including the fear and uncertainty that pervaded French society at the time. Overall, ""The Friend of the People"" is a gripping and insightful work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in French history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.