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Beschreibung

This collection examines the intense conflict between the Jacobins and the Girondins, two factions with differing views on the direction of the revolution. While the Jacobins, led by figures like Robespierre, advocated for radical change and direct action, the Girondins sought a more moderate approach, leading to intense political battles that shaped the course of the revolution. 
The book also explores the Reign of Terror, one of the darkest periods in revolutionary France, when the Jacobins seized power and executed thousands of perceived enemies of the revolution, including former allies. This campaign of political repression became infamous for its brutality and the paranoia it instilled across the country. Finally, the Thermidorian Reaction marks a critical turning point, as revolutionary fervor gave way to reactionary forces, leading to the fall of Robespierre and the decline of radicalism. 
Together, these events showcase the volatile nature of the French Revolution, highlighting the dangers of factionalism and the consequences of unchecked power. Factional Conflicts reveals how divisions within the revolution itself contributed to its eventual unraveling and the establishment of a new order in France.

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Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10.04.2025; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

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