THE WAY OF THE TUMBRILS Paris During the Revolution and Today

Hardback. The author vividly recounts key episodes of the French Revolution, blending historical drama with a guide to 'modern' Paris. Through evocative storytelling, he recreates turbulent events like Charlotte Corday’s murder of Marat, Danton’s trial, Robespierre’s downfall, and Marie-Antoinette’s imprisonment, set against the backdrop of Paris’s streets and landmarks as they existed at time of publication. Illustrated by Peter Roberson, the book captures the Revolution’s horror, pity, and intensity, making readers feel like eyewitnesses. This work combines narrative history with a unique travelogue perspective, highlighting the enduring legacy of revolutionary Paris. Illus., Map of the Way of the Tumbrils, and other sites, Appendix, Suggested Books for Further Reading and Index. 180pp. 8vo. h/back. With tiny label to fpd o/w Vg+ in sl. creased and chipped Nr. Vg. dw. which has a sunned sp.