Witness to the Revolution: Jean-Baptiste Louvet, 1760-1797 - Hardcover

by Bette W. Oliver (Author)

Despite numerous obstacles, Jean-Baptiste Louvet, author of the romance Les Amours du Chevalier de Faublas, survived the French Revolution through a combination of luck, imagination, and determination. This book traces his journey from a frail bookstore clerk to a powerful political figure who challenged Jacobin leaders like Robespierre, survived life as a fugitive, and risked all to defend the cause.

Author Biography

Bette W. Oliver is an independent scholar.