Histoire De La Bastille Depuis Sa Fondation 1374 Jusqu’à Sa Destruction 1789, Volumes 1-2...

Histoire De La Bastille Depuis Sa Fondation 1374 Jusqu’à Sa Destruction 1789, presented in two volumes, meticulously chronicles the history of the Bastille from its origins in 1374 to its demolition in 1789, a pivotal event in the French Revolution. Authored by Auguste Jean François Arnould, Jules Édouard Alboise du Pujol, and Auguste Maquet, this comprehensive work details the Bastille’s evolution from a defensive structure to a notorious state prison. The book delves into the social and political context of the Bastille, exploring its role in the French monarchy’s system of justice and its significance as a symbol of royal authority. Offering a detailed account of the prison’s architecture, administration, and the lives of its prisoners, this historical narrative provides valuable insights into the French society of the time. This book is an essential resource for historians, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complex factors leading to the French Revolution, as well as the legacy of one of its most potent symbols.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.