The Public Prosecutor Of The Terror

The Public Prosecutor of the Terror: Antoine Quentin Fouquier-Tinville is a book written by Alphonse Dunoyer and published in 1913. It is a historical account of the life and work of Antoine Quentin Fouquier-Tinville, who served as the public prosecutor during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. The book provides a detailed description of the events that took place during the Reign of Terror and the role played by Fouquier-Tinville in the execution of thousands of people. It explores the political climate of the time and the ideology that drove the revolutionaries to commit such atrocities. Dunoyer delves into the personal life of Fouquier-Tinville, his upbringing, education, and career as a lawyer before his appointment as the public prosecutor. The author also examines the trial and execution of Fouquier-Tinville himself after the fall of Robespierre and the end of the Reign of Terror. Overall, The Public Prosecutor of the Terror: Antoine Quentin Fouquier-Tinville is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most tumultuous periods in French history and the man who played a significant role in it.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.