Augustin Barruel
Abrégé Des Mémoires Pour Servir à L’ Histoire Du Jacobinisme... offers a concise overview of Augustin Barruel’s extensive analysis of Jacobinism and its role in the French Revolution. This historical work explores Barruel’s theories regarding the influence of secret societies and philosophical movements on the revolutionary events in France. The book delves into the alleged conspiracies and ideologies that Barruel believed fueled the Jacobin agenda. It provides insights into the sociopolitical and religious context of the late 18th century, reflecting the anxieties and debates surrounding the revolutionary upheaval. Barruel’s perspective, though controversial, remains a significant contribution to the historiography of the French Revolution, offering a unique interpretation of its causes and consequences. This abridged edition makes Barruel’s complex arguments accessible to a broader audience interested in understanding the intellectual currents of the time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.