| 单词 | Girondist |
| 例句 | Lenin drew on the Jacobin heritage as an inspiration for his own revolutionary organisation in Russia, and dismissed those who opposed him as “Girondists”. From Left Bank to left behind: where have the great French thinkers gone? 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z We all know how parties who contended in the course of the Revolution have gone on attempting to justify their historical representation of it—Emigrants and Feuillans, Girondists and Montagnards, Bonapartists and Communists. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879 2012-04-25T02:01:12.830Z His violent attacks on the Girondists led to his arrest on the 24th of May 1793, but he was released owing to the threatening attitude of the mob. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" 2012-04-25T02:00:53.567Z Lamartine's glowing imagination gave to the Girondists a grandeur largely ideal. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z They are a little school; as distinctly a school for their time and chances as the Girondists were, or the Manchester school, or the Massachusetts Abolitionists, or the Boston Transcendentalists. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z Here is a comparison, sufficiently instructive in its banality, between the Jacobins and the Girondists from the pen of one of the bourgeois French historians: "Both one side and the other desired the republic." Dictatorship vs. Democracy (Terrorism and Communism) 2012-02-27T03:00:14.477Z In politics Daunou was a Girondist without combativeness; a confirmed republican, who lent himself always to the policy of conciliation, but whose probity remained unchallenged. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Queens, dauphinesses, and princesses, says the historian of the Girondists, were carried away, in armsful, by the laborers, to be cast into the trench, and consumed by quicklime. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z Incidentally they prove, too, that the sentiment of France was for the time against the Girondists, who were proscribed even in their chief centre, the city of Bordeaux. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z Its sessions were dominated by the Jacobins, the Girondists, and the Mountaineers, parties sworn to oppose each other in all political matters, though uniting in all measures of oppression to religion and the Church. The War Upon Religion Being an Account of the Rise and Progress of Anti-christianism in Europe 2011-12-24T03:07:55.507Z Both stood for the supreme power of the people; but the Girondist justly understood all by the people, while the Montagnards considered only the working class to be the people. Dictatorship vs. Democracy (Terrorism and Communism) 2012-02-27T03:00:14.477Z Elected to the Convention by Pas-le-Calais, he associated himself with the Girondists, but strongly opposed the death sentence on the king. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z In this year he was elected to the Legislative Assembly as one of the brilliant group of deputies known subsequently as Girondins or Girondists. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z In the Legislative Assembly the Girondists represented the principle of democratic revolution within and of patriotic defiance to the European powers without. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z He escaped to Normandy to join Buzot, and after the defeat of the Girondists at Pacy-sur-Eure he found shelter in Brittany. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" 2011-11-13T03:00:13.177Z He classes the History of the Girondists with the novels. The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 2011-10-29T02:00:14.677Z "The Girondists consulted Paine," says Lamartine, "and placed him on the Committee of Surveillance." The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z He bitterly attacked the ministers of Louis XVI., and was largely instrumental in forcing the king to accept the Girondist ministry of the 15th of March 1792. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z Robespierre, who hated the Girondists, whose lustre had so long obscured his own, had proposed to include them in the proscription lists of September; the Mountain to a man desired their overthrow. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z He was the only Girondist who survived the French Revolution who was able to tell their secret history. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z I made Joyce tell me her version of the suffrage war; it was like dipping into the memoirs of a prescribed Girondist. The Sixth Sense A Novel 2011-08-24T02:00:18.870Z The Queen and the Girondist leaders were yet alive. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z He remained secretary to the Convention until the accusation of the Girondists in May 1793. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z The Girondists, who had a majority in the Convention, controlled the executive council and filled the ministry, believed themselves invincible. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z He demonstrated without any difficulty the futility of the reasons invoked in their manifesto, and, growing warm, called his adversaries Girondists. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z She also furnished many very able articles for a widely circulated journal, established by the Girondists for the advocacy of their political views. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z The seats of the Girondists on the floor were called the "Plain," and after their over-throw the "Marsh." The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z With the Girondist deputies he was brought before the revolutionary tribunal on the 30th of October, and was guillotined on the following day. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z The Girondists, for all their fine phrases, were sold to the enemy, as Lafayette, Dumouriez and a hundred others—once popular favourites—had been sold. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z At the Revolution he joined the Jacobins, and subsequently the Girondists, and in 1792 he was Minister of Foreign Affairs. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z But the position of the Girondists began to be more and more perilous. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z Both leaders now suspected that Paine had gone over to the "Brissotins," as the Girondists were beginning to be called. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z About this time the Girondists lost control of the French Government. Voices; Birth-Marks; The Man and the Elephant 2011-03-28T02:00:27.040Z Memoirs or fragments of memoirs also exist by particular Girondists, e.g. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z Then, my friend Castillon, the sovereignty of the people one and indivisible would be violated in the person of its Girondist Representatives. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z Many of the Girondists in the Assembly gave vehement utterance to their execration of the massacres. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z "Does my Lady know that her friend and confidante is a Girondist of the first water?" said an ex-Minister. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z He now attached himself to the Girondist party, and on the 15th of March 1792 was appointed minister of foreign affairs. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z On the 15th of July he made a violent speech in the Convention in accusation of the Girondists. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" 2010-12-20T17:12:05.780Z Even when the Girondists and Jacobins rose and were ready to fly at one another's throats, the fear of La Fayette kept these factions from violence. The Ifs of History The Girondists in the National Convention, and M. Roland at the head of the ministry, were struggling to restore the dominion of law, and, if possible, to save the life of the King. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z He accused the Girondists of relations with the court, then turned against Robespierre, who had him expelled from the Jacobin club for his conduct as commissioner of the Convention with the army of La Rochelle. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" It was the headquarters of the Girondists at the Revolution, and during the Reign of Terror suffered almost as severely as Lyons and Marseilles. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis" The Girondists yet held the ascendency in the Convention, and his resignation was not accepted. Lives of Celebrated Women In the latter he became identified with the Girondist party, and shared their troubles. A Short History of French Literature The Jacobins, who, unable to resist the popularity of M. Roland, had, for a time, coöperated with the Girondists, now began to separate themselves again more widely from them. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z His courageous intervention in favour of the Girondists on the and of June 1793 served Robespierre as a pretext to prevent his re-election to the Committee of Public Safety. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" The charge against her when before the bar of judgment of Fouquier-Tinville, the terrible prosecutor, consisted in her relation to the Girondists who had been condemned to death as traitors to the republic. Women of Modern France (Illustrated) Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 7 (of 10) But her purpose was changed when she found herself included in the act of accusation against the chief Girondists. Lives of Celebrated Women Many of the Girondist leaders, among them some of the most distinguished men in France, were soon sent to the guillotine, and the Reign of Terror was fully inaugurated. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 They attached themselves with all their zeal and energy to the Girondists. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z The grave pressure of circumstances, the menace of the foreigner, the different forms of internal rebellion, from the Girondists to the Vendée, rendered necessary an exceptional government, which was the Terror, born of fear. Essays on the Materialistic Conception of History When the Girondists returned to Caen and described Robespierre and Marat in the darkest colors, she at once felt moved to put forth all her efforts to rid France of that evil blot--Marat. Women of Modern France (Illustrated) Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 7 (of 10) Her illness caused a delay, and they were yet in Paris when the final overthrow of the Girondists left them no hope for safety but in flight. Lives of Celebrated Women After completing his studies, and paying a short visit to Ireland, he settled in Bordeaux, where he became acquainted with the most distinguished leaders of the Girondists. Notes and Queries, Number 228, March 11, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc In tones daily increasing in boldness and efficiency, they declared the Girondists to be the friends of the monarch, and the enemies of popular liberty. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z He was the first to demand the arrest of the proscribed Girondists. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" M. Beauharnais was an active member of the Girondist party, of which Madame Roland was the soul, and he perished with them. Josephine Makers of History When the execution of the Girondists showed him that his presence exposed his protectress to a terrible danger, he resolved to seek a refuge elsewhere. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" His father ran away from France because he was a Girondist, and came to Louisville because it was French, and father’s been to Paris, too; haven’t you, father?” The House of Fulfilment The question between the Girondist and the Jacobin was: "Who shall lie down on the guillotine?" Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z The chorus of the Girondists was sung on every open lot, and there was a feast of addresses. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 20. July, 1877. The Jacobins gained the victory, and the Girondists were led to the guillotine. Josephine Makers of History Lamartine's "History of the Girondists" and Tocqueville's "Democracy" were our bibles. Eyes Like the Sea Brissot, whom he had met in London, he became minister of finance in the Girondist ministry, from March to the 12th of June 1792. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" The Girondists who had been in prison were led from their dungeons in the Conciergerie to their execution on October 31, 1793. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z His sympathies were entirely with the Girondists—the party of the literati, and the most patriotic and enlightened of the rival factions. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 26, July 1880. Many of the Girondists sought safety in concealment and retreat. Josephine Makers of History To Marat she ascribed the proscription of the Girondists, the woes of the Republic, and on him she resolved to avenge her ill-fated country. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. The second was that of the Girondists, wishing for the dethronement of the king and the establishment of a republic, with the power in the hands of the most influential citizens in intelligence and wealth. Maria Antoinette Makers of History The most moderate party was called the Girondist. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z It also proved the enmity of the two wings of the now all-powerful Girondist party—the Girondists proper as against the Jacobins or Montagnards. Vigée Le Brun About this time twenty-two political rivals of Robespierre––the Girondists––were sent by one decree to the guillotine. Orphans of the Storm He listened, questioned her eagerly, wrote down the names of the Girondists, then added, with a smile of triumph: "Before a week they shall have perished on the guillotine." Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. The Girondists were nearly all Atheists, from Condorcet and Madame Roland down to the obscurest victims of the Terror who went gaily to their doom with the hymn of freedom upon their proud lips. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) The true Freethinkers of that age were the Girondists. Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers Reprinted From an English Work, Entitled "Half-Hours With The Freethinkers." War with Europe followed; and the deadly struggle between the Girondists and Jacobins for supreme power. Vigée Le Brun Brissot, the leader of the Girondists in the French Revolution, and Louis Philippe, who were familiar with its scenery, remembered it with pleasure. Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected. The fall of the Girondists, on the 31st of May, first suggested to Charlotte Corday the possibility of giving an active shape to her hitherto passive feelings. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. We have thus quoted the most important political opinions expressed in his "Girondists," because these are his latest political convictions, and he has subscribed to them his name. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 1 July 1848 The Girondists were next in numbers and influence. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History The Girondist deputies followed; also the despicable Egalit� Orleans, who went to his doom as the dandy he was, blotting out his many sins in a final dignity. Vigée Le Brun "Horrible hope."The power of the Girondists gone. Madame Roland, Makers of History Those feelings were heightened in her soul by the presence of the fugitive Girondists, who had found a refuge in Caën, and were urging the Normans to raise an army to march on Paris. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. Of the proceeding against the Girondists, Bar�re speaks with just severity. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) He established an infamous journal, attacking the king and all his supporters, and especially the Girondists, whose moderation disgusted him. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History During the final struggle between the Girondists and the Mountain, he refused to resign as deputy and rejected the offer made by the sections of Paris to give hostages for the arrested representatives. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" The Girondists were now helpless, their sinews of power were cut, and the struggle was virtually over. Madame Roland, Makers of History Péthion saw her in the hall, where she was waiting for the handsome Girondist, and observed with a smile, "So the beautiful aristocrat is come to see republicans." Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. We affirm that Bar�re himself took the lead in the proceedings of the Convention against the Girondists. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) She had imbibed republican sentiments from her father in spite of his nobility, and Caen was the head-quarters of the Girondists. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History In the struggles of the Convention he took part with the Girondists, and refused to vote for the death of Louis XVI. The Huguenots in France Triumph of the mob.Fraternizing with the mob.Paris illuminated.Arrest of the Girondists. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists, on the other hand, abhorred the furious Paris mob and the cruel fanatics who composed the commune of the capital. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe When the Convention met, the majority was with the Girondists, and Bar�re was with the majority. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) She was familiar with the details of the struggle between the Jacobins and the Girondists, and they inspired her with an intense feeling against the persecutors of her people, as she regarded the latter. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History The Girondists had fallen, and the government of France had passed into the hands of Danton and Robespierre, the leaders of the Jacobins. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. Thus perished the Girondists, the founders of the Republic and its victims. Madame Roland, Makers of History The great cities of Marseilles and Bordeaux were indignant at the treatment to which the Girondist deputies were subjected in Paris, and organized a revolt against the Convention. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe The conduct of the leading Girondists on that occasion was little to their honor. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) She wrote a note to him, professing to be a sufferer at the hands of the Girondists, asking for an appointment at his house. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Under the influence of a party, somewhat later known as the Girondists, the French assembly was brought to desire war with Austria. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration "And what has become of the twenty-two Girondists?" Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists had enjoyed the control of the Legislative Assembly in 1792 and had been active in bringing on the war with Austria and Prussia. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe Opposed to the Girondists was a party which, having been long execrated throughout the civilized world, has of late—such is the ebb and flow of opinion—found not only apologists, but even eulogists. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) At the very time his visitor entered his den, he was making out on a board before him a list of Girondists to be executed. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History A debate in the Convention, of singular talent and unexampled ferocity, had finished by the impeachment of the principal Girondists. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 And now came to the Girondists their hour of triumph. Madame Roland, Makers of History There was, first, the party of the Girondists, so called because their leaders came from the department of Gironde, in which the great city of Bordeaux lay. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe He declared everywhere that he had never been in favor of severe measures; that he was a Girondist; that he had always condemned and lamented the manner in which the Brissotine deputies had been treated. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) The Girondists were at the apex of society, and Madame Roland was the life and impetus of the party. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History It is true that there are madmen among us—Brissotins, Girondists, and other enthusiasts—who talk of war. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 A few of the Girondists had made their escape. Madame Roland, Makers of History The mob, thus encouraged, rose against the Girondists. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe It was exactly one year since Bar�re had commenced his career of slaughter by moving the proscription of his old allies the Girondists. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) Twenty-one Girondists had already been executed, and she could not hope to escape. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Then the song of the Girondists shook the windows, and men, arm in arm,201 passed along the road from Caen, dusty, sweating, in rags. Bouvard and Pécuchet A Tragi-comic Novel of Bourgeois Life They pursued, with implacable vigilance, the Girondists who had escaped from their fury. Madame Roland, Makers of History On June 2 it surrounded the meeting place of the Convention, and deputies of the commune demanded the expulsion from the Convention of the Girondist leaders, who were placed under arrest. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe Republicans of France!" yelled the renegade Girondist, the old enemy of the Mountain,—"Republicans of France! the Brissotines led you by gentle means to slavery. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) His most virulent hatred was directed against the Girondists, whose execution he advocated with all the venom of his nature. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Girondists, comprehending the more respectable of the republicans, and wishing to found the state on the model of antiquity, formed a second party, among whom were numbered the ablest men in the assembly. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Sentiments of the Girondists inscribed on the prison walls. Madame Roland, Makers of History Some of the Girondist deputies had escaped from Paris and attempted to gather an army in Normandy; but they failed, too. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe Two persons whose talents were not brilliant, but who enjoyed a high reputation for probity and public spirit, P�tion and Roland, lent the whole weight of their names to the Girondist connection. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) A friend had given her a letter of recommendation to Duperret, a Girondist deputy, by the aid of which she hoped to get into the presence of Marat. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History "Do not flatter yourselves," said Tallien to the Girondists, "that he will spare you, for you have committed an unpardonable offence in being freemen." A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges The acquittal of the Girondists would have given them some little hope that they also might find mercy. Madame Roland, Makers of History Even before the fall of the Girondists a special court had been established in Paris, known as the Revolutionary Tribunal. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe His feelings, languid and unsteady as they always were, drew him to the Girondists; but he was awed by the vigor and determination of the Mountain. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) The moderate republicans, or Girondists, as they were called from the district where they were strongest, were now the mediating party; their leader, Roland, was summoned to form a ministry and appease this popular rage. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) Lamartine's History of the Girondists is sentimental, but pleasing and instructive. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges It is to him that we are indebted for all knowledge of the sublime scenes enacted at the last supper of the Girondists. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists were near shipwreck; the Dantonists, battered by the hurricane, had lost their hold on the helm. The Gods are Athirst His demeanor and his language also were widely different from those of the Girondists. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) As they sat in the amphitheater of the Assembly, the Girondists, or moderate republicans, who were in a strong majority, were on the right of the president's chair. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) "The Girondists are starving us!" was the cry in the workmen's quarters in 1793, and thereupon the Girondists were guillotined, and full powers were given to "the Mountain" and to the Commune. The Conquest of Bread As the carts moved from the court-yard, with one simultaneous voice, clear and sonorous, the Girondists burst into the Marseillaise Hymn. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists were in the ascendency and had restored order. Mary Wollstonecraft When, on the tenth of March, the worst part of the population of Paris made the first unsuccessful attempt to destroy the Girondists, Bar�re eagerly called for vigorous measures of repression and punishment. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) Under the leadership of Brissot and Roland, the Girondists asserted their power as the majority, endeavoring to restore order in Paris, and to bridle the extreme Jacobins. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) The Girondist party had fallen and the triumphant Jacobins had no use for an agent who had served the discredited faction. Union and Democracy The mob demand the accusation of the Girondists. Madame Roland, Makers of History You may, like Mirabeau and the Girondists, seek to stem the torrent, but you will be swept away by the spirit you have evoked and the instrument you have created. Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet An Autobiography. So he had allied himself in turn with the Girondists and with the Jacobins. Which? or, Between Two Women When it came to the consideration of an actual trial, the Girondists, willing to save the prisoner's life, claimed that the Convention had no jurisdiction, and must appeal to the sovereign people for authorization. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) Without understanding this, it is impossible to understand some of the most atrocious measures adopted, chiefly while the Girondists were masters, first by the Legislative Assembly, and then by the Convention, in regard to 'emigrants.' France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 She often spoke of the Girondists who had already perished upon the guillotine. Madame Roland, Makers of History “Meanwhile, comrades, let us drink long life to the Republic, and down with the Girondists.” Kilgorman A Story of Ireland in 1798 By a figure of speech, the Girondist party was called “the plain,” and the red republican party “the mountain.” Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 The measures of reconciliation proved unavailing, because the Jacobins of Marseilles, learning that Paoli was Girondist in sentiment, stopped the commission, and forbade their proceeding to Corsica. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) It was the death knell both of Pétion and of the Girondists, who had been most active in secretly or openly promoting it. France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 Danger of the Girondists.Their demand of the king. Madame Roland, Makers of History Professor Griepenkerl of Brunswick, whose tragedy of Robespierre made a great sensation a year or more since, is now reading his new play of the Girondists to large audiences in the principal cities. The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II Pache hated the Girondists, and at the fall of Danton, was imprisoned. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 The Girondists, after involving the country in a desperate foreign warfare, had shown themselves incompetent to carry it on. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) The feeling of the Norman Catholics after Pacy and the miserable failure of the Girondist resistance to the Mountain took the form of silent disgust with the Republic and all its works. France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 The pressure of the populace was so tremendous, displayed in mobs, and conflagrations, and massacres, that these decisive measures seemed absolutely indispensable for the preservation of the Girondist party and the safety of the king. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists were not men of action, but orators and thinkers. The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II The men of the Convention, having killed all the Girondists, are now quarrelling among themselves. No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La Vendee The Girondists of Toulon saw in the fate of those at Marseilles the lot apportioned to themselves. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) In 1792 he was elected deputy to the Convention, and took his place among the Girondists. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" Many of the Girondists in the Assembly gave vehement but unavailing utterance to their execration of the massacres. Madame Roland, Makers of History He was in many ways the leading spirit of the Girondists, who were also known as Brissotins. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" Lamartine wrote of that time: "These five years are five centuries for France."—"History of the Girondists," book 61, sec. Our Day In the Light of Prophecy Soon the Girondist fugitives from Marseilles arrived, and were received with kindness. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) His proposal was carried, but never put into force; and the Parisians were extremely bitter against him and the Girondists. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" The Girondists trembled in view of their danger. Madame Roland, Makers of History His demeanour at the trial was quiet and dignified; and on the 31st of October 1793 he died bravely with several other Girondists. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" The Girondists artfully fomented these elements of discord between the Assembly and the king. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The fact is, no one ever knew how many hundreds or thousands of the Toulon Girondists were swept together and destroyed by the fire of cannon and musketry. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) Proscribed with the Girondists on the 2nd of June 1793, he succeeded in escaping, and took refuge in Normandy, where he contributed to organize a federalist insurrection against the Convention, which was speedily suppressed. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" Should the Girondists, on the other hand, true to their instinctive abhorrence of these deeds of blood, dare to vote against the death of the king, they would be ruined irretrievably. Madame Roland, Makers of History When the Girondists returned to Caen and described Robespierre and Marat in the darkest colors, she at once felt moved to put forth all her efforts to rid France of that evil blot—Marat. Women of Modern France The Girondist papers already excited the anger of the people against this party. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Danton having used the Paris sections to overawe the Girondist majority of the Convention, Marat gathered his riotous band of sansculottes, and hounded the discredited remnant of the party to death, flight, or arrest. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) In 1793 the city was the focus of the Girondist movement against the Convention. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" The Girondists, at this time, wished to sustain the throne, but they wished to limit its power and surround it by the institutions of republican liberty. Madame Roland, Makers of History The action of the Revolution was in the hands of three parties, into which the Convention was divided—namely, the Montagnards, the Girondists, and the Plaine. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 426 Volume 17, New Series, February 28, 1852 Ducos, a young and generous-hearted Girondist, with whom enthusiasm for the honest carried him beyond the policy of his party, moved for the printing of this speech. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The reforming Girondists had created the situation, and the Jacobins, with grim humor, were unflinchingly facing the logical consequences of such audacity. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) The chief Girondists now began to fall under the stroke of the guillotine, and her turn was quickly coming. Paris: With Pen and Pencil Its People and Literature, Its Life and Business The position of the Girondists began to be more and more perilous. Madame Roland, Makers of History Between the Montagnards and the Girondists there was no distinct difference of principle—both were keen republicans and levellers; but in carrying out their views, the Montagnards were the most violent and unscrupulous. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 426 Volume 17, New Series, February 28, 1852 It was thus that the Girondists and the Jacobins, though at this moment beaten, prepared those enmities against the Feuillants that, at no remote period, were destined to disperse the club. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Both were Jacobins, for the Girondists had been discredited, and put out of doors. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) The following winter a new ministry was formed of the Girondists, and her husband was named minister for the interior. Paris: With Pen and Pencil Its People and Literature, Its Life and Business Jacobins and Girondists united in this cry; but the Jacobins accused the Girondists of being insincere, and of secretly plotting for the restoration of the king. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists expected that, after a little preliminary harshness, the Republic would be established in a pacific manner; by the force, it may be called, of philosophic conviction spreading through society. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 426 Volume 17, New Series, February 28, 1852 Such was the man whom nature had given to the Girondists as their chief. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The same fate had now overtaken the Girondist experiment of 1792 and the Jacobin usurpation of the following year, which was ostensibly sanctioned by the popular adoption of a new constitution. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) All that was noble and true and fine in the French Revolution was in the party of the Girondists. A Short History of France The question between the Girondist and the Jacobin was, "Who shall lie down on the guillotine?" Madame Roland, Makers of History After him, Vergniaud, the leader of the Girondists, was perhaps the most effective speaker; and till his fall, he possessed a commanding influence in the Convention. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 426 Volume 17, New Series, February 28, 1852 This latter party, of which Brissot was the journalist, Pétion the popular member, Vergniaud the genius, the party of the Girondists the body, entered on the scene with the boldness and unity of a conspiracy. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The work was confided to a committee of eleven, most of whom were Girondists recalled for the purpose in order to hoodwink the public. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) Then, the power passing to a so-called "Committee of Public Safety" and a Triumvirate, in order to sweep away the obstructive Girondist; and then an untrammelled Terror, in the hands of three, and, finally, one. A Short History of France The twenty-two Girondists were arrested and committed to prison. Madame Roland, Makers of History First, he swept away Royalists and aristocrats; next, he sacrificed the Girondists; last, he came to his companion-Jacobins. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 426 Volume 17, New Series, February 28, 1852 Danton himself, the orator of success, fearing to be deceived by fortune, hesitated between the Girondists and Robespierre. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The scheme was formed, as was intended, under Girondist influence, and was acceptable to the nation as a whole. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) The power swiftly passed from Girondists to Jacobins, and a Revolutionary Tribunal was created in charge of the terrible triumvirate—Robespierre, Marat, and Danton. A Short History of France With great adroitness, they introduced measures which the Girondists must either support, and thus aid the Jacobins, or oppose, and increase the suspicion of the populace, and rouse their rage against them. Madame Roland, Makers of History He does not ask, like a Girondist, for the vote of a majority. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 76, February, 1864 The diplomatic committee of the Assembly, urged by Narbonne, and composed of Girondists, proposed decisive resolutions. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution This last city is seated on the Garonne, or Gironde; and being the centre of a department named from that river, the appellation of Girondists was given to the whole party. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 05 (of 12) The Girondists under Wimpfen, and at Bordeaux, have made some struggle. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 04 (of 12) The Girondists knew to whom they were indebted for many of the most skillful parries and retaliatory blows. Madame Roland, Makers of History P'raps I'm getting old-fashioned already—You used to call me 'the Girondist.' Mrs. Warren's Daughter A Story of the Woman's Movement The Girondists, the actual leaders of this committee, possessed neither the skill nor the prudence necessary to handle without breaking the fine threads of diplomacy. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution "Put them to death," said the tyrant; and they went to the block, not like Christian marytrs for religious convictions, but like the Girondists of France for political principles. The Awakening of China So thought the honest and earnest Girondists of revolutionary France; but the current to which they had first opened a passage swept them away. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 69, July, 1863 Again he appeared in the library of Madame Roland, in a last interview with the Girondists. Madame Roland, Makers of History While the Girondists were supporting the ministry of their choice, they, with the king, were the object of furious attacks by the Jacobins. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs We thus see that the idea of a republic was born in the cradle of the Girondists before it emanated from Robespierre, and that the 10th of August was no chance, but a plot. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The Girondists would never have been crushed by the Mountain but for the reverses of Dumouriez and the threats of invasion. The Art of War So much was this the case that he nearly involved himself with the Girondists to an extent which might have cost him his life. A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature The rest of the Girondists also voted for death, and Louis was condemned to the scaffold. Madame Roland, Makers of History There was absolutely no evidence against her except of her affiliations with the Girondists. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs Posterity must decide, if in this great quarrel the first blame lies on the side of the democrat, or the ambitious Girondists. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Then, I have been occupied somewhat in reading Louis Blanc's Ten Years, Lamartine's Girondists, and other books of that class, which throw light on recent transactions. Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Volume II The Girondins are struck down, but in the country follows a ferment of Girondist risings. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History The Girondists dared not vote against this tribunal. Madame Roland, Makers of History It was soon apparent that the king and the Girondists could neither govern the country nor save themselves if they acted together. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs The Girondists remembered the effect produced two years previously by the proposed address to the king to dismiss the troops. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution He acted with the Girondists, and strongly opposed and voted against the murder of the King. In the Name of the Bodleian and Other Essays His loud voice resounded like a tocsin above the murmurs of the Girondists. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History Through all the portentous mutterings of this rising storm could be heard deep and significant execrations and menaces, coupled with the names of leading members of the Girondist party. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Jacobins accused the Girondists of being enemies of the country. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs The point of union of the Girondist party with the constitutional party, in that combination of which M. de Narbonne's elevation was the guarantee, was the thirst of both parties for war. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution While a Whig like Macaulay respected the Girondists but deplored the Mountain, a Tory like Carlyle rather liked the Mountain and quite unduly despised the Girondists. The Crimes of England At this spectacle silence instantly prevailed, and the example of Valazé made the young Girondists blush for their momentary weakness. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History There were twenty-two illustrious men who were considered the leaders of the Girondist party. Madame Roland, Makers of History They constituted one party, and this party was the common object of attack by two political and revolutionary divisions, the Girondists and the Jacobins. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs La Fayette supported by the constitutionalists and the national guard, Pétion by the Girondists and the Jacobins. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The Brissotins were subsequently merged in the Girondists, and the word dropped out of use. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook The Girondists, at the sound of the tocsin and the drums, met for the last time, not to deliberate, but to prepare and fortify themselves against their death. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History The clamor of the mob silenced the Girondists, and they hardly made an attempt to speak in their defense. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists would wish to stop, and the Jacobins would wish to go on. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs We have already seen that the Statesmen, and Revolutionists, Constitutionalists, and Girondists, Aristocrats, and Jacobins, were all in favour of war. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Then the Jacobins turned against the more moderate element in the convention, the Girondists, called after their southern district, the Gironde. The Story of Mankind A report praised by Brissot in his journal, and by the Girondists in the Assembly, afforded no longer any pretext for delaying the war. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History The most desperate measures were now adopted for the destruction of the Girondists. Madame Roland, Makers of History They introduced measures which pandered to the bloodthirst of the mob, and for which the Girondists were compelled either to vote or to draw upon themselves its vengeance. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs The Girondists alone had an arrière-pensée in their apparent favour towards him. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution A special revolutionary tribunal was instituted and twenty-one of the leading Girondists were condemned to death. The Story of Mankind The Girondists revenged themselves for this resistance by compelling him to make war on the princes, who were his brothers, and the emperor, whom they believed to be his accomplice. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History A night was again designated, in which bands of armed men were to surround the dwelling of each Girondist, and assassinate these foes of Jacobin domination in their beds. Madame Roland, Makers of History Madame Roland urged and entreated the Girondists to make one last struggle for law, liberty, and order, by moving to bring to justice the ringleaders in the massacre, including the Jacobin chiefs, who instigated it. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs This report, praised by Brissot in his journal, and by the Girondists in the Assembly, afforded no longer any pretext for delaying the war. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution We see it intervening continually and spontaneously; here are a few examples:— The ``Day'' of June the 20th: ``The king dismissed the Girondist members. The Psychology of Revolution The war thus demanded by the ascendant Girondist party broke out in April, 1792. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History All now depended upon the course which the Girondists should pursue. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists, however, still retained enough of their constitutional conservatism to be the only hope which royalty could have for its preservation. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs The Girondists wished to compel him to declare himself. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The conflict of the Girondists and the Mountain: ``This discord in the face of the enemy was dangerous. The Psychology of Revolution The Girondists, as they quitted their places, cried simultaneously. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History Her influence over the Girondist party was such as no man ever can exert. Madame Roland, Makers of History All of them, moreover—Girondists, the Men of the Mountain, the Thermidorians, &c.—were alike animated by the same spirit. The Crowd; study of the popular mind Barnave was doomed to learn this when too late; and the Girondists were to learn it after him. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution At its outset, in fact, the Convention was governed by its relatively moderate elements, the Girondists. The Psychology of Revolution The publication, in 1847, of his "History of the Girondists, or Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution, from Unpublished Sources," was in the nature of a political event in France. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History The Girondists trembled before this mysterious apparition now looming up before them, and clamoring for the overthrow of all human distinctions. Madame Roland, Makers of History Yet against so poor an orator, all the eloquence of the philosophical Girondists, all the terrible powers of his associate Danton, employed in a popular assembly, could not enable them to make an effectual resistance. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 263, Supplementary Number (1827) As this individual was the root of the Girondist party, the first apostle and first martyr of the republic, we ought to know him. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The Girondists, who individually would not have wished for the death of the king, voted for it out of fear once they were assembled. The Psychology of Revolution We have got already to the Girondist ministry—a party I hate particularly, in spite of their pretensions to virtue and philosophy, or perhaps in consequence of it. Memoirs of the Life and Correspondence of Henry Reeve, C.B., D.C.L. In Two Volumes. Volume II. Previous to this hour the Girondists had wished to sustain the throne, and merely to surround it with free institutions. Madame Roland, Makers of History These formed the party called Girondist, and which in the revolution only formed an intermediate party between the middle class and the multitude. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Madame de Stäel and the constitutional party sought the aid of the Girondists. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution All mounted the scaffold with perfect tranquillity, the Girondists singing the Marseillaise as they climbed the steps. The Psychology of Revolution He was intimately connected with the deputies, styled Girondists or Brisotins, who perished on the scaffold, after their party was overcome, on the 31st of May, 1793, by that of the ferocious mountaineers. Paris as It Was and as It Is Horrors of the Revolution.Fears of the Girondists.Violence of the Jacobins. Madame Roland, Makers of History At this period all measures against the federalists were rescinded, and the Girondists assumed the lead of the republican counter- revolution. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Girondist party desired it in order to push men's minds to extremities. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution He had to pronounce upon the fate of nearly two thousand accused, among whom were Marie-Antoinette, the Girondists, Danton, Hebert, &c. The Psychology of Revolution The various steps from the Gracchi to him were as those which had to be made from the Girondists to Napoleon. The Life of Cicero Volume One The Girondists struggled in vain to resist the torrent, but they were swept before it. Madame Roland, Makers of History Dumouriez alone remained, against whom the Girondists still retained some rancour, and in whom they, moreover, suspected the ambitious views, the tastes, and character of an adventurer, while they rendered justice to his superior talents. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 This was the original cause of his rupture with the Girondists; their justice was but policy, and war appeared to them politic. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution It has been proved, by means of documents, that the Girondists were no less sanguinary than the Montagnards. The Psychology of Revolution From this company, the Girondists separated after the fall of the king. Outline of Universal History Such was the position of the Girondists in reference to the Royalists. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists wished to save Louis XVI., but they feared the imputation of royalism, which was already cast upon them by the Mountain. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Nothing, however, bears out this suspicion; for if the soul of the Girondists was not free from ambition and intrigue, their hands at least were pure from corruption. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution After the fall of the Girondists the Convention submitted itself completely to the injunctions of the omnipotent Commune. The Psychology of Revolution The attitude of Austria had the effect to bring into power a Girondist ministry. Outline of Universal History The Jacobins, who, unable to resist the boundless popularity of M. Roland, had, for a time, co-operated with the Girondists, now began to separate themselves again more and more widely from them. Madame Roland, Makers of History These aroused the people, and took from the Girondists, first, their authority, by destroying the Twelve; then, their political existence, by proscribing their leaders. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The popularity of M. de Narbonne diminished proportionately as that of the Girondists became greater and inspired them with more audacity. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The Assembly contained orators who possessed an immensely superior talent, such as Danton and the Girondists; yet it was Robespierre who destroyed them. The Psychology of Revolution "The courts of Europe had heaped up the fuel: the Girondists applied the torch." Outline of Universal History They attached themselves, with all their zeal and energy, to the Girondists. Madame Roland, Makers of History It is doubtful whether the Girondists would have triumphed, had they been united, and especially whether their triumph would have saved the revolution. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 He was seized and bound, and punishment awarded him, but the Jacobins compelled the Girondists to agree to an amnesty for the crimes of Avignon. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution This was at once a victory over the Girondists, the condemnation of all kings, and a final divorce between the old order and the new. The Psychology of Revolution The city council, and Danton, the minister of justice, were really supreme, although the Girondists had a share in the new ministry. Outline of Universal History They felt that if he would energetically take his stand in the position which the Girondists had assumed, there was still safety for himself and the nation. Madame Roland, Makers of History In Calvados, the insurrection had had the same royalist character, since the marquis de Puisaye, at the head of some troops, had introduced himself into the ranks of the Girondists. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 To compel him to decide was a great point for the Girondists. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The Girondists were then, with the Jacobins, at the head of the revolutionary movement. The Psychology of Revolution The fate of the moderates and Girondists was sealed by a great insurrection in Paris, and an invasion of the Convention by an armed force. Outline of Universal History The Girondists had talent, and integrity, and incorruptible patriotism. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists, on their part, required that the audacious Henriot should be called to the bar, for having fired the alarm cannon without the permission of the convention. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Girondists were delighted at thus keeping the wretched monarch between their law and his own faith—schismatic if he recognised the decree, and a traitor to the nation if he refused it. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution It comprised seven hundred and fifty deputies, divided into pure royalists, constitutional royalists, republicans, Girondists, and Montagnards. The Psychology of Revolution A few of the Girondists were for going beyond the constitution of 1791, in the direction of a republic after the model of the United States. Outline of Universal History She kept up a constant correspondence with Robespierre and Busot, and furnished many very able articles for a widely-circulated journal, established by the Girondists for the advocacy of their political views. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Tuileries was completely blockaded by the insurgents; and the presence of their commissaries in the convention emboldened the extreme Mountain, who were desirous of destroying the Girondist party. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Next day the Girondists called upon the king to sanction the decree against the nonjuring priests. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution A few Girondists protested somewhat, but the Jacobins were silent. The Psychology of Revolution He was in sympathy with the Girondists, and complained of the doings of the Jacobins in Paris and in his army. Outline of Universal History The portentous thunders of the approaching storm had given such warning to the Girondists, that many had effected their escape from Paris, and in various disguises, in friendlessness and poverty, were wandering over Europe. Madame Roland, Makers of History Marat urged that those who make sacrifices should be pure; and Billaud-Varennes demanded the trial of the Girondists, not their suspension. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Girondists, who had attacked this sign as long as it appeared to them the livery of Robespierre, began to excuse it as soon as Robespierre repulsed it. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Of the 180 Girondists who at the outset led the Convention 140 were killed or fled, and finally the most fanatical of the Terrorists, Robespierre, reigned alone over a terrified crowd of servile representatives. The Psychology of Revolution This desertion weakened the Girondist party, and put new force into the party of Jacobins. Outline of Universal History Encouraged by these appearances of returning moderation, others of the Girondists rose, and, with great boldness and vehemence, urged decisive action. Madame Roland, Makers of History From that period, the middle class resumed the management of the revolution without, and the assembly was as united under the Girondists as it had been, after the 2nd of June, under the Mountain. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Girondists remained a moment overwhelmed by the humiliation of their fall and the joy of their coming vengeance. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution In the Convention itself his death gave rise to intestine struggles, which finally led to the triumph of the Montagnards and the expulsion of the Girondists. The Psychology of Revolution The Girondist deputies who survived were invited back to their seats in the Convention. Outline of Universal History Baseness of the Jacobins.Peril of the Girondists.Anxious deliberations. Madame Roland, Makers of History By way of reprisal, Pache, the mayor, came in the name of the thirty-five sections and of the general council, to demand the expulsion of the principal Girondists. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Girondists themselves, intimidated by his retirement, and feeling that a man of his character was indispensable to their weakness, withdrew their motion, and passed a vote of public confidence in him. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The French anticipated attack by declaring war upon Austria, under the influence of the Girondists. The Psychology of Revolution I too dug the grave Where sleep the Girondists, detested band! Literary Remains, Volume 1 The Girondists had recently been called in the journals and inflammatory speeches of their adversaries the Rolandists. Madame Roland, Makers of History Whether the Girondists distinctly foresaw the dominion of Robespierre, or whether they suffered themselves to be carried away by their indignation, they accused him, with republicans, of the most serious of crimes. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The impatience of the nation, the ambition of the Girondists, and the resentment of the constitutionalists wounded through M. de Narbonne, united them to overthrow this cabinet. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Consider the authentic monuments of its thought—the speeches of Robespierre and Saint-Just, the debates of the Legislative Assembly and the Convention, the harangues, addresses, and reports of Girondists and Montagnards. The Psychology of Revolution The Girondists made cautious approaches towards federalism, but one looks in vain through the speeches of Vergniaud for an intimation of individualism. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 13, November, 1858 The Girondists prepare for the last scene.Brutal decree. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists disdained it because they did not see the consequences; but it necessarily gained credit in proportion as they became weak and their enemies became daring. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Dumouriez, placed between the king and the Girondists, saw daily the increasing want of confidence between his colleagues and himself; they suspected his probity equally with his patriotism. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution We see it applaud just as vigorously at the triumph of the Girondists, the Hebertists, the Dantonists, and the Terrorists as at their successive downfalls. The Psychology of Revolution Added to these evils, foreign governments were arming to suppress the Revolution, and war had been declared by the Girondist ministry, of which Dumouriez was war-minister. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 09 European Statesmen Even Vergniaud, the most eloquent leader of the Girondists, proposed a decree of death against every citizen of a besieged city who should speak of surrender. Madame Roland, Makers of History Yet the Girondists, who had not dared to maintain the question of inviolability, proposed a skilful way of saving Louis XVI. from death, by appealing from the sentence of the convention to the people. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Girondists, therefore, were compelled, from prudential motives, to distrust this man, and to remain in the Assembly between their own course and him. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Still the prosecutions of the Girondists stopped here. The Theory of Social Revolutions As the Girondists sacrificed the royal family, so did the Jacobins sacrifice the Girondists; and the Convention, filled with consternation, again sacrificed the Jacobins. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 09 European Statesmen One of the Girondists immediately ascended the tribune. Madame Roland, Makers of History They denounced the Girondists, the ministers, and generals who, they supposed, had combined to abandon the republic, and clamoured for their destruction. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 On their side the Girondist journals heaped opprobrium on this handful of calumniators and petty tyrants, who resembled Catiline in crimes if not in courage; thus war commenced by sarcasm. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Still the Girondists kept control, and even elected Isnard, the most violent among them, President of the Convention. The Theory of Social Revolutions The Girondists become conservative, and attempt to stay the progress of further excesses,--all to no purpose, for the King himself is now impeached, and the Jacobins control everything. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 09 European Statesmen Danton began to recoil from the gulf opening before him, and wished to return to alliance with the Girondists. Madame Roland, Makers of History Rivalry mingled with suspicion, and they desired as much to acquire an exclusive domination, as to defend the threatened territory; they began with the Girondists. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Jacobins and the Girondists then separated more exasperated than ever. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The same day the Sections invaded the Convention and expelled from their seats in the Tuileries twenty-seven Girondists. The Theory of Social Revolutions The Girondists opposing these communistic measures, a mob, 80,000 strong, it is asserted, surrounded the Convention, and demanded that the Girondists be given up as enemies of the Republic. General History for Colleges and High Schools "We will agree to all," said the Girondists, "except impunity to murderers and their accomplices." Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists were the strongest in the assembly; the elections in the departments had generally been in their favour. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Legendre, after these threatening words, read a petition in language as imperious, in which he demanded, in the name of the people, the restitution of the Girondist ministers and the immediate sanction of their decrees. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Conservative opinion was represented by the Girondists, radical opinion by the Mountain, and between the two lay the Plain, or the majority of the Convention, who embodied the social centre of gravity. The Theory of Social Revolutions Two weeks after the execution of the queen, twenty-one of the chiefs of the Girondists, who had been kept in confinement since their arrest in the Convention, were pushed beneath the knife. General History for Colleges and High Schools Again the Jacobins and the Girondists prepared for the renewal of their struggle. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists were indignant at the massacres of September, and they beheld with horror on the benches of the convention the men who had advised or ordered them. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Night approached, and might conceal in its shades the disorders and attempts which would go even beyond the views of the Girondists. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Accordingly, the workingmen of Paris, under the leadership of Marat, revolted on 31 May, 1793, and two days later obliged the Convention to expel twenty-nine Girondist members. A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1. Most illustrious of all the victims after the queen was Madame Roland, who was accused of being the friend of the Girondists. General History for Colleges and High Schools In speeches, and placards, and proclamations they declared the Girondists to be, in heart, the enemies of the Republic. Madame Roland, Makers of History In times of revolution, men very soon become what they are supposed to be, and the Mountain adopted him for their leader because the Girondists pursued him as such. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The people displayed discipline in disorder, and forbearance in violence: the king, heroic intrepidity in his resignation; and some of the Girondists, a cold brutality which gives to ambition the mask of patriotism. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution As no action was taken by the emperor, the Girondist ministers prevailed upon Louis XVI to declare war on 20 April, 1792. A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1. Convention, consisting of seven hundred and forty-nine deputies, among whom was the celebrated freethinker, Thomas Paine, was divided into two parties, the Girondists and the Mountainists. General History for Colleges and High Schools This united vote upon the death of the king for a short time mingled together again the Girondists and the Jacobins. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists were for a long time supported by the Centre, which sided with the Right against murder and anarchy, and with the Left for measures of public safety. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 It was the fire of the soul in the south coming to rekindle the revolutionary hearth, which, as the Girondists believed, was failing in Paris. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution He will not desert the Girondists, though Mr. Morris tells him their doom is certain. The Maid of Maiden Lane At this time the Girondists were lying in prison, awaiting their trial and their certain doom. La Vendée The Girondists were led as captives to grace the triumph. Madame Roland, Makers of History The Girondists struck, not only against individuals but against the commune. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Dumouriez insisted as much as the Girondists in obtaining this sanction. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution So we did what homage we could to the Girondists who were run over by the revolutionary band wagon and sent to the guillotine during the Terror. The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me The execution of the queen was followed by that of the Girondists; and this brilliant array of noble and great men was followed in the next month by names no less noble, no less great. Empress Josephine An historical sketch of the days of Napoleon They exhibited these allies to the Girondists as a bull-dog shows his teeth. Madame Roland, Makers of History Thus the Girondists attacked the Mountain without weakening them, the commune without subduing it, the Faubourgs without suppressing them. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 He was a man requisite to the Girondists. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution But the town had an historic interest for us as the home of the Girondists of the French Revolution; so we looked up their monument and did proper reverence to them. The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me She hears the Assembly by their own power reinvesting the Girondist ministers, dismissed by the king, with their dignity and power! Empress Josephine An historical sketch of the days of Napoleon The Girondists were accused of being in league with the aristocrats. Madame Roland, Makers of History They secretly circulated a report which could not but compromise the Girondists; it was, that they wished to remove the republic to the south, and give up the rest of the empire. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 At this moment Danton, whose ambitious instincts revealed the close return to fortune of the Girondists, sought to attach himself to this rising party, and give them the weight of his worth and importance. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Already warrants of arrest were prepared against the Girondists, the early leaders of the movement. In the Reign of Terror The king furnished the occasion for this eruption by dismissing his Girondist ministry, by not signing the decree for the organization of a national militia, and for the exile of the priests. Empress Josephine An historical sketch of the days of Napoleon The Girondists still met in Madame Roland's library to deliberate concerning measures for averting the impending ruin. Madame Roland, Makers of History Accordingly, the Girondists were pointed out to the multitude as federalists. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Paris was in consternation at this news; the Assembly greatly troubled, the Girondists trembled, the Jacobins were vociferous in their imprecations against the traitors. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The bourgeoisie, who had made the Revolution, were already to a man against it; the Girondists, the leaders of the third estate, had fallen away, and over their heads the axe was already hanging. In the Reign of Terror The Girondists, those ideal fanatics, who wanted to regenerate France after the model of the states of antiquity, had seized the power and the ministerial portefeuilles. Empress Josephine An historical sketch of the days of Napoleon The glory would also all redound to the Jacobins, for it would not be difficult to convince the multitude that the Girondists merely submitted to a measure which they were unable to resist. Madame Roland, Makers of History Events had compelled the Girondists to become republicans. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Members of the Assembly, Girondist journalists, political characters, Garat, Gorsas, Marat, mingled in this crowd, and uttered their jokes as to this martyrdom of shame to which the king was being subjected. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution For a little time they will be tired of slaying; and, from what I hear, the Girondists are marked out as the next victims. In the Reign of Terror Here was something with which the Girondists could be converted!—None of the political or social convictions which then exercised such control over men's minds have any hold on him. The Modern Regime, Volume 1 The Girondists perceived distinctly the vortex of destruction toward which they were so rapidly circling. Madame Roland, Makers of History With the Girondists the question of liberty was involved in victory, and victory in the decrees. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Would you imply that the bonnet of patriots is a disgraceful mark for a king's brow?" said the Girondist, Lasource; "will it not be believed that we are uneasy as to the king's safety? History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution A new ministry has been formed with Danton, Lebrun, and some of the Girondists. In the Reign of Terror Reckon, if possible, how many men of talent who were destroyed, royalists, monarchists, feuillants, Girondists and even Jacobins. The Modern Regime, Volume 1 The Girondists, apprehensive of some movement of this kind, had generally taken the precaution not to sleep that night in their own dwellings. Madame Roland, Makers of History The leaders of this party, annoyed at the credit of the Girondists, sought to overthrow and to supersede them. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Condorcet, who had been informed already of this by the Girondists of the council, read in the tribune a proposed manifesto to the nations. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution When the axe is about to fall on the Girondists, he is "ill with grief" and despair. The French Revolution - Volume 3 He refuses, the same as on the 20th of June: "Girondist ministers, Never!" The French Revolution - Volume 2 Roland has thrown a strong light upon the modest little salon in which the unfortunate Girondists met four times a week to discuss the grave problems that confronted them. The Women of the French Salons The Mountain had made themselves masters of it; they had already driven the Girondists from it, by denunciation and disgust, and replaced the members taken from the bourgeoisie by sans-culottes. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 From this day the Girondists, disengaged from every obligation with the king and ministers, conspired secretly with Madame Roland, and publicly in the tribune, for the suppression of the monarchy. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution "Its opponents took advantage of the public outcry and broke off this plan.... of the Girondist cabal." The French Revolution - Volume 3 Since he bars one of the two doors, they will pass out at the other, and, if the Girondists cannot rule through him, they will rule without him. The French Revolution - Volume 2 Brissotines, those moderate republicans in the French Revolution who are often known as the Girondists. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1 Nothing remained to the Girondists but the ministry, who, thwarted by the commune, were powerless in Paris. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Girondists already spoke in the name of the republic, and motioned with gesture and eye the republican coup d'état, which every day drew nearer. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution But the fanatical Girondists and Si�y�s' committee persisted in the tension system. The French Revolution - Volume 3 Its alarms and fury.—The second revolutionary outburst and its characteristics.—Alliance of the Girondists with the mob.—The red cap and pikes.—Universal substitution of government by force for government by law. The French Revolution - Volume 2 Two persons whose talents were not brilliant, but who enjoyed a high reputation for probity and public spirit, Petion and Roland, lent the whole weight of their names to the Girondist connection. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 He also required that the federates, who were defended by the Girondists, should be sent without delay to Soissons. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The expelled Girondists had no need to infuse their thirst of vengeance into the mind of Pétion. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution V., 394, abstract of the judicial debates on the disposition of the Girondists: "The minutes of this decree are found in Robespierre's handwriting." The French Revolution - Volume 3 —Session of August 8th.—Girondist strategy foiled in two ways. The French Revolution - Volume 2 We have already seen with what effrontery Barere has denied, in these Memoirs, that he took any part against the Girondists. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 The Girondist ministers were recalled; the celebrated decrees were carried into execution, about four thousand non-juring priests were exiled, and commissioners were despatched to the armies to make sure of them. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Still a very profound line of policy was disclosed in the secret council of the Girondists, in the choice of the men whom they put forward, and whom they presented for ministers to the king. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution They did not drive ahead with all their might until after the fall of the Girondists, and especially after September, 1763 that is to say for a period of eleven months. The French Revolution - Volume 3 It is evident that they are aiming at the King over his minister's shoulders, while the Girondists leave nothing unturned to render government to him impossible. The French Revolution - Volume 2 When, on the tenth of March, the worst part of the population of Paris made the first unsuccessful attempt to destroy the Girondists, Barere eagerly called for vigorous measures of repression and punishment. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 A courtier up to 1789, a constitutionalist under the first assembly, a Girondist under the second, a Jacobin under the republic, he was eminently a man of circumstances. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The prestige of the throne existed for Dumouriez; the prestige of liberty only existed for the Girondists. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution "The Girondists forced us to throw ourselves upon the sans-culotterie which has devoured them, which will devour us, and which will eat itself up." The French Revolution - Volume 3 "The Girondists wanted to fashion a Roman people out of the dregs of Romulus, and, what is worse, out of the brigands of the 5th of October." The French Revolution - Volume 2 Had he bravely cast in his lot with the Girondists, and suffered with them, he would, like them, have had a not dishonourable place in history. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 Ever since the opening of the convention, the Girondists had occupied the right benches, and the Mountain party the summit of the left, whence the name by which they are designated. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The king invariably adjourned the sanction which the Girondists demanded from him to the crimes against the priests and emigrés. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution CONDORCET, Marquis, edits 'Moniteur,' Girondist, prepares Address, on Robespierre, death of. The French Revolution "The Girondists sought in the war an opportunity for attacking with advantage, the constitutionalists of 1791 and their institutions." The French Revolution - Volume 2 Republicans of France!" yelled the renegade Girondist, the old enemy of the Mountain—"Republicans of France! the Brissotines led you by gentle means to slavery. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 From the 10th of August he essayed in that club to ruin the Girondists, and to supplant Danton, always associating the cause of his vanity with that of the multitude. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Girondists were informed of it in the secret councils at Madame Roland's, and Roland kept a copy to cover himself at the hour of his fall. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The Jacobins, the people incited by the Girondists, were already disturbing the capital: all announced a coming insurrection. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution "It is the Girondists who, at this time, wanted a war at any price"—Malouet, II. The French Revolution - Volume 2 Of the proceeding against the Girondists, Barere speaks with just severity. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 The Girondists themselves supported it: they committed one fault in commencing the accusation, and another in not continuing it. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 He yielded to the times, embraced his minister, and requested the Girondists to supply him with another. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution However, her early leaning to the Girondist party again displayed itself, and she also wished to stay the progress of the Revolution. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution As far as his Utopia is concerned, the Girondist is a sectarian, and he knows no scruples. The French Revolution - Volume 2 His demeanour and his language also were widely different from those of the Girondists. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 The triumph of the Girondists or of the Mountain was involved in one or the other of these solutions. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Girondists were already silently occupied in so doing. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution These sinister expressions threw the constitutionalists into alarm, and caused the Girondists to smile. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The truth is, the Girondists, as formerly the Constitutionalists, are too civilized for their adversaries, and submit to force for lack of resolution to employ it themselves. The French Revolution - Volume 2 We will content ourselves at present with pointing out two instances of Barere's wilful and deliberate mendacity; namely, his account of the death of Marie Antoinette, and his account of the death of the Girondists. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 More decisive events soon brought the Girondists to ruin. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 By turns he was in communication with all parties, as if to sound the growing power of Mirabeau and de Montmorin, the Duc d'Orleans and the Jacobins, La Fayette and the Girondists. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The skilful balance which he preserved at the Jacobins between the Girondists and Robespierre had rendered him respectable and important. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Faced with this more and more distressing imperative, many of undecided deputies go with the tide, letting the Montagnards have their own way and separate themselves from the Girondists. The French Revolution - Volume 2 We affirm that Barere himself took the lead in the proceedings of the Convention against the Girondists. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 Although the Girondists had assailed Dumouriez as warmly as the Mountain, they were accused of being his accomplices, and this was a new cause of complaint added to the rest. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Girondists, who knew him, boasted of his honesty, and relied on his plasticity and weakness. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Girondists, Orleanists, Republicans, Anarchists, none of these parties perhaps actually meditated this crime, but they looked upon it as an eventuality of their fortune. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution And, what is graver still, the Girondists, apart from all these defections, are untrue to themselves. The French Revolution - Volume 2 We affirm that he, on the twenty-eighth of July 1793, proposed a decree for bringing nine Girondist deputies to trial, and for putting to death sixteen other Girondist deputies without any trial at all. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 The Girondists withstood, as long as they could, the deputations and the Mountain. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Girondists, new to state affairs, required men well conversant in the details of war and finance departments, and who yet were the mere tools of their government: Clavière was one of these. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution As soon as one party appeared on the field of battle, it summoned all the others thither, and all like it were in turn conquered and exterminated; constitutionalists, Girondists, the Mountain, and the Decemvirs themselves. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 And it is of no account because, first of all, in this great city of Paris the Girondists are isolated, and have no group of zealous partisans to depend upon. The French Revolution - Volume 2 His feelings, languid and unsteady as they always were, drew him to the Girondists; but he was awed by the vigour and determination of the Mountain. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 It would, perhaps, have been wise on the part of the Girondists, since they were really not the strongest party, to have made no recurrence to this matter. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Devoted to both, he was the link by which he hoped to unite the Girondists to royalty. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution At Marseilles, the news of the 31st of May had aroused the partisans of the Girondists: Rebecqui repaired thither in haste. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Many, even among the Girondists, use sophistry to color their concessions in their own eyes. The French Revolution - Volume 2 Opposed to the Girondists was a party which, having been long execrated throughout the civilised world, has of late—such is the ebb and flow of opinion—found not only apologists, but even eulogists. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 In 1792, at the beginning of the war, the generals were constitutionalists, and the ministers Girondists. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Girondists, pure as men of the ancient time, feared the shadow of a suspicion of this nature on their characters, and Dumouriez's carelessness on this point annoyed them. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution They had secured the sections; and the movement was no longer effected in favour of the Girondists, but for the counter-revolutionists. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Basically, apart from the Jacobin excess of brutality and of precipitation, the Girondists, setting out from the same principles as the Jacobin "Mountain," march forward to the same end along with them. The French Revolution - Volume 2 When the Convention met, the majority were with the Girondists, and Barere was with the majority. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 The request for a reprieve was received by the Girondists as a last resource; but this also failed them, and the fatal sentence was pronounced. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Dumouriez, whose rapid glance had seen behind the Girondists a party stronger and bolder than their own, began from this time to connect himself with the leaders of the Jacobins. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution It only remained now to deprive the Girondists of their last asylum—the assembly; this they set about on the 10th of April, and accomplished on the 2nd of June. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Accordingly only about one-tenth of the electoral population are revolutionaries, and if we leave out the Girondists and the semi-conservatives, the number is reduced by one-half. The French Revolution - Volume 2 The conduct of the leading Girondists on that occasion was little to their honour. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 This attack soon led to a general rising among all parties, and the royalists for the most part took advantage of the movement which the Girondists had commenced. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 M. de Lessart replied confidentially to these last overtures, in a despatch which he had the honesty to communicate to the diplomatic committee of the Assembly, composed of Girondists. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The revolutionary tribunal had dutifully struck all those who had been pointed out to it: royalists, constitutionalists, Girondists, anarchists, and Mountain, had been all alike despatched to execution. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Principal decrees of the Girondist majority.—Arms and means of attack surrendered by it to its adversaries. The French Revolution - Volume 2 It was exactly one year since Barere had commenced his career of slaughter by moving the proscription of his old allies the Girondists. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 The moderate class, those who had taken up the defence of the Girondists, displayed little ardour or activity. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 A soldier, diplomatist, gentleman, there was in his soul a wholly different feeling for degraded royalty than the sentiment of satisfied jealousy which filled the minds of the Girondists. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution This letter still more highly irritated Louis XVI., already disposed to break with the Girondists. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Adherent of the Revolution, she considered Marat as being responsible for the elimination of the Girondists and the establishment of the terror. The French Revolution - Volume 2 He declared everywhere that he had never been in favour of severe measures; that he was a Girondist; that he had always condemned and lamented the manner in which the Brissotine deputies had been treated. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 The committee of public safety, dissatisfied with Custine, who was further regarded with suspicion as a Girondist, superseded him by general Houchard. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 De Grave, who from the subaltern ranks of the army had been raised to the post of minister of war, had declared relations with the Girondists. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The court gave to Pétion, the Girondist candidate, all the votes at its disposal. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Now, in this respect, the Girondists, by virtue of being philosophers, are more iconoclastic, more intolerant than any one, and there is no reason for preferring them to their adversaries. The French Revolution - Volume 2 Every other chief of a party, says M. Hippolyte Carnot, has found apologists: one set of men exalts the Girondists; another set justifies Danton; a third deifies Robespierre: but Barere has remained without a defender. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 She perished on the 16th of October, and the Girondist deputies on the 31st. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The chief of the fédérés of Marseilles and the agitators of the central quarters had fraternised there with the Girondists. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The Girondists, accordingly, accused Delessart, the minister for foreign affairs, of compromising the honour and safety of the nation by the tone of his negotiations with foreign powers, by his procrastination, and want of skill. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Girondists, in the closing article of this faultless constitution, believe that they have discovered a way to muzzle the beast and allow the sovereign people to fully assert their rights. The French Revolution - Volume 2 |
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