Publisher's Synopsis
Pin's ""Recollections of the Revolution and the Empire"" is a memoir that recounts the author's experiences during the tumultuous period of French history spanning from the Revolution of 1789 to the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815. La Marquise de La Tour du Pin was a member of the French aristocracy who witnessed firsthand the upheaval and violence that accompanied the rise of the Republic and the subsequent creation of the Napoleonic Empire. In her memoir, La Tour du Pin provides a vivid and detailed account of the events she witnessed, including the storming of the Bastille, the execution of King Louis XVI, and the Reign of Terror. She also recounts her personal experiences as a member of the nobility, including her family's flight from France during the Revolution and their subsequent exile in England and America. La Tour du Pin's memoir is notable for its frankness and honesty, as well as its unique perspective on one of the most transformative periods in French history. Her account provides a valuable insight into the experiences of the French aristocracy during the Revolution and the subsequent years of political upheaval, and offers a compelling portrait of a woman who lived through one of the most dramatic periods in modern history.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.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.
