Legends of the Bastille by Frantz Funck-Brentano

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Author Funck-Brentano, Frantz, 1862-1947
Author of introduction, etc. Sardou, Victorien, 1831-1908
Translator Maidment, George
LoC No. 01024266
Title Legends of the Bastille
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Summary "Legends of the Bastille" by Frantz Funck-Brentano is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the myths and realities surrounding the infamous Bastille fortress, exploring the lives of its prisoners and the treatment they received. The narrative aims to separate fact from fiction, shedding light on the often romanticized views of the Bastille as a place of horror and despair. The opening of the work establishes the contrasting perceptions of the Bastille, describing its imposing structure and the layers of mystery that surrounded it. Funck-Brentano discusses the popular legends that arose from the fortress, often amplified by former prisoners like Latude and Linguet, who depicted their experiences in dramatic terms. The author intends to challenge these longstanding myths by presenting well-researched historical evidence, revealing that many prisoners actually lived relatively comfortable lives while imprisoned, and that the nature of confinement at the Bastille was markedly different from popular belief. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject Latude, Henri Masers de, 1725-1805
Subject Bastille
Subject Mattioli, Ercole Antonio, conte, 1640-1703
Category Text
EBook-No. 43231
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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