A Lady Who Loved Herself: The Life Of Madame Roland (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432566999)

""A Lady Who Loved Herself: The Life Of Madame Roland"" by Catharine Young is a biographical account of the life of Madame Roland, a prominent figure during the French Revolution. The book explores Madame Roland's early life, her marriage to Jean-Marie Roland, and her involvement in politics during the Revolution. It also delves into her friendship with other influential figures of the time, such as Maximilien Robespierre and Jacques Pierre Brissot. The book examines Madame Roland's role in the Girondin faction and her eventual arrest and execution during the Reign of Terror. Through extensive research, the author provides insight into the personality and motivations of Madame Roland, as well as the political and social climate of the time. The book is a detailed and engaging portrait of a woman who played a significant role in 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.

Author: Catharine Young
ISBN-10: 1432566997
ISBN-13: 9781432566999
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 348
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d