Lakanal, The Regicide: A Biographical And Historical Study Of The Career Of Joseph Lakanal (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163184073)

""Lakanal, The Regicide"" is a biographical and historical study of the life and career of Joseph Lakanal, written by John Charles Dawson. Lakanal was a French politician and educator who played a significant role in the French Revolution, serving as a member of the National Convention and voting for the execution of King Louis XVI. He also played a key role in the development of public education in France, serving as the director of the �����cole normale sup�����rieure and helping to establish a system of public schools throughout the country.Drawing on a range of primary sources, including Lakanal's own writings and contemporary accounts of the Revolution, Dawson provides a detailed portrait of this complex figure. He explores Lakanal's political beliefs and actions, as well as his contributions to education and culture in France. The book also examines the broader historical context of Lakanal's life, including the social and political upheavals of the Revolution and the subsequent rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.Throughout the book, Dawson offers insights into Lakanal's motivations and the factors that shaped his career. He also provides a nuanced analysis of the controversies surrounding Lakanal's role in the Revolution and his legacy as an educator. ""Lakanal, The Regicide"" is a rich and engaging study of a fascinating figure in French history, offering readers a deeper understanding of the complex forces that shaped the modern nation.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: John Charles Dawson
ISBN-10: 1163184071
ISBN-13: 9781163184073
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d