Excerpt from A Short Account of the Character and Reign of Louis XVI: Shewing How Little He Deserved, From His Ungrateful People, the Name of Tyrant; To Which Is Subjoined, a Corrected Translation of His Last Will
To give a general view of the character of this worthy monarch, this good-hearted confcientious man, we may ufe the words of thofe who knew him heft. M. Necker, for feven years his minil'ter, and part of the time forced upon him, in a way which' could produce no great affection between them, thus writes of him I doubt whe ther among the public men, alas I 'now left alive, there is one who had more means of knowing him. Than myfelf not only be caufe I ferved him feven years, but 21116.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the reign of Louis XVI, the ill-fated French monarch who was branded a tyrant by his enemies despite his genuine efforts to alleviate the suffering of his people. The author delves into the complexities of Louis' character, painting a portrait of a man driven by compassion and a sincere desire for the well-being of his subjects. Through a detailed examination of his actions and decisions, the book sheds light on the profound contradictions that marked his reign. From the abolition of oppressive taxes to the establishment of provincial assemblies, the author meticulously pieces together the tapestry of Louis' reign, highlighting his unwavering commitment to justice and equality. The book ultimately argues that Louis XVI was not a tyrant, but a victim of a tumultuous era, a man whose legacy serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked power and the corrosive effects of political extremism. 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. Codice articolo 9780243393442_0
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