The Great Frenchman And the Little Genevese
The Great Frenchman And the Little Genevese
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Respect for the executive powers was only a formula, and when the ministers came to show their weakness and revealed their impotence, the Assembly, who remembered only too 1 See Appendix.
77 THE GREAT FRENCHMAN well what it was to live in dread, were at least secretly delighted that fear had changed its abode. If, they thought, you were powerful enough to make the people respect you, we should also hold you in fear. This was the sentiment that appeared to dominate what was called the left side.... It was a reaction from a feeling of terror.
I must not forget that, at this period, not only French opinion, but also that of Europe, was generally in favour of the democratic side in the Assembly. I can hardly describe the joy which prevailed in most sections of society at the contemplation of the Revolution, which had succeeded in felling the ancient Government of France.
One may say that, in Europe, everyone, except the nobil- ity, had trembled for the fate of the Commons, and had felt that their deliverance was that of humanity itself.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Respect for the executive powers was only a formula, and when the ministers came to show their weakness and revealed their impotence, the Assembly, who remembered only too 1 See Appendix.
77 THE GREAT FRENCHMAN well what it was to live in dread, were at least secretly delighted that fear had changed its abode. If, they thought, you were powerful enough to make the people respect you, we should also hold you in fear. This was the sentiment that appeared to dominate what was called the left side.... It was a reaction from a feeling of terror.
I must not forget that, at this period, not only French opinion, but also that of Europe, was generally in favour of the democratic side in the Assembly. I can hardly describe the joy which prevailed in most sections of society at the contemplation of the Revolution, which had succeeded in felling the ancient Government of France.
One may say that, in Europe, everyone, except the nobil- ity, had trembled for the fate of the Commons, and had felt that their deliverance was that of humanity itself.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Etienne Dumont to read onlineMoreLess
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