The History of a Crime
The Testimony of an Eye-WitnessBy Victor Hugo
Length17h 2m
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Victor Hugo's "The History of a Crime" serves as a profound and impassioned examination of the political and social turmoil surrounding the 1851 coup d'état in France. Written in the aftermath of this seismic event, Hugo employs a poignant literary style that blends impassioned rhetoric with meticulous historical detail. This work stands as both a political manifesto and a moral inquiry, delving into themes of justice, tyranny, and the role of the citizen in a democracy, all while encapsulating the fervor of an era fraught with revolutionary zeal. Hugo, a pivotal figure in French literature and a staunch advocate for social justice, was profoundly influenced by the upheavals of his time. The political exile he endured after speaking against the government shaped his worldview, leading him to articulate the struggles of the oppressed. His personal experiences and deep commitment to humanitarian ideals resonate throughout this text, as he seeks not only to chronicle events but also to inspire moral reflection and action among his readers. "The History of a Crime" is a compelling call to conscience, making it essential reading for those interested in political philosophy and social justice. Readers will find themselves drawn into the ethical dilemmas of Hugo's time, reflecting on the implications of political engagement and civic responsibility, which continue to echo in today's societal struggles.
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GenrePolitics and Government
Length17 hrs 2 mins
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Publish dateNov 29, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE FIRST DAY—THE AMBUSH.
2CHAPTER I. "SECURITY"
3CHAPTER II. PARIS SLEEPS—THE BELL RINGS
4CHAPTER III. WHAT HAD HAPPENED DURING THE NIGHT
5CHAPTER IV. OTHER DOINGS OF THE NIGHT
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6CHAPTER V. THE DARKNESS OF THE CRIME: Versigny had just left me.
7CHAPTER VI. "PLACARDS"
8CHAPTER VII. NO. 70, RUE BLANCHE
9CHAPTER VIII. "VIOLATION OF THE CHAMBER"
10CHAPTER IX. AN END WORSE THAN DEATH
11CHAPTER X. THE BLACK DOOR: M. Dupin is a matchless disgrace.
12CHAPTER XI. THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE
13CHAPTER XII. THE MAIRIE OF THE TENTH ARRONDISSEMENT
14CHAPTER XIII. LOUIS BONAPARTE'S SIDE-FACE: The minds of all these men, we repeat, were very differently affected.
15CHAPTER XIV. THE D'ORSAY BARRACKS: It was half-past three.
16CHAPTER XV. MAZAS
17CHAPTER XVI. THE EPISODE OF THE BOULEVARD ST. MARTIN
18CHAPTER XVII. THE REBOUND OF THE 24TH JUNE, 1848, ON THE 2D DECEMBER, 1851
19CHAPTER XVIII. THE REPRESENTATIVES HUNTED DOWN
20CHAPTER XIX. ONE FOOT IN THE TOMB
21CHAPTER XX. THE BURIAL OF A GREAT ANNIVERSARY
22THE SECOND DAY—THE STRUGGLE.
23CHAPTER I. THEY COME TO ARREST ME
24CHAPTER II. FROM THE BASTILLE TO THE RUE DE COTTE
25CHAPTER III. THE ST. ANTOINE BARRICADE: This is what had happened.
26CHAPTER IV. THE WORKMEN'S SOCIETIES ASK US FOR THE ORDER TO FIGHT
27CHAPTER V. BAUDINS'S CORPSE
28CHAPTER VI. THE DECREES OF THE REPRESENTATIVES WHO REMAINED FREE
29CHAPTER VII. THE ARCHBISHOP: On this gloomy and tragical day an idea struck one of the people.
30CHAPTER VIII. MOUNT VALERIEN
31CHAPTER IX. THE LIGHTNING BEGINS TO FLASH AMONGST THE PEOPLE: The evening wore a threatening aspect.
32CHAPTER X. WHAT FLEURY WENT TO DO AT MAZAS
33CHAPTER XI. THE END OF THE SECOND DAY
34THE THIRD DAY—THE MASSACRE.
35CHAPTER I. THOSE WHO SLEEP AND HE WHO DOES NOT SLEEP
36CHAPTER II. THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMITTEE
37CHAPTER III. INSIDE THE ELYSEE
38CHAPTER IV. BONAPARTE'S FAMILIAR SPIRITS: M. Mérimée was vile by nature, he must not be blamed for it.
39CHAPTER V. A WAVERING ALLY
40CHAPTER VI. DENIS DUSSOUBS
41CHAPTER VII. ITEMS AND INTERVIEWS
42CHAPTER VIII. THE SITUATION
43CHAPTER IX. THE PORTE SAINT MARTIN: Important deeds had been already achieved during the morning.
44CHAPTER X. MY VISIT TO THE BARRICADE
45CHAPTER XI. THE BARRICADE OF THE RUE MESLAY
46CHAPTER XII. THE BARRICADE OF THE MAIRIE OF THE FIFTH ARRONDISSEMENT
47CHAPTER VIII. THE BARRICADE OF THE RUE THEVENOT
48CHAPTER XIV. OSSIAN AND SCIPIO: Arrests grew more numerous.
49CHAPTER XV. THE QUESTION PRESENTS ITSELF: It was one o'clock in the afternoon.
50CHAPTER XVI. THE MASSACRE: Suddenly a window was opened.
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