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The Sword of Honor; or, The Foundation of the French Republic
A Tale of The French RevolutionBy Eugène Sue
Length17h 27m
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Eugène Sue's "The Sword of Honor; or, The Foundation of the French Republic" is a compelling narrative that intertwines elements of historical fiction with socio-political commentary. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, the novel scrutinizes the tumultuous aftermath of the Revolution and the rise of republican ideals. Sue's intricate prose and vivid characterizations breathe life into a period characterized by dramatic upheaval, echoing the romantic literary style of his contemporaries while also adopting a sharp realism that critiques both the monarchy and emerging forms of governance. His narratives are teeming with suspense and moral dilemmas, reflecting a nation in the throes of identifying its identity. Eugène Sue, a prominent figure in the French literary scene and a member of the leftist movement, was driven by his passionate advocacy for social reform and republicanism. His experiences as a political activist and an observer of social injustices during a time of significant change informed his writing, creating a unique perspective that resonates throughout this work. This novel not only serves as a work of fiction but also as a profound commentary on the political ideologies of his era, offering insight into the aspirations and struggles of common people. Readers seeking a richly layered historical narrative that offers both drama and political insight will find "The Sword of Honor" an enlightening experience. Sue's ability to weave personal stories with larger historical truths invites the reader to engage with the foundational ideas of modern democracy. This book is not merely a product of its time but a vibrant exploration of the ideals that shaped the French Republic, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the interplay between literature and history.
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GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length17 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
38CHAPTER XVI. LEBRENN AND NEROWEG.
2PART I. FALL OF THE BASTILLE.
39CHAPTER XVII. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
3CHAPTER I. THE HOUSE IN ST. FRANCOIS STREET.
40CHAPTER XVIII. THE KING SENTENCED.
4CHAPTER II. REVOLUTIONARY EFFERVESCENCE.
41CHAPTER XIX. EXECUTION.
5CHAPTER III. THE VOYANTS.
42CHAPTER XX. MARRIAGE OF JOHN LEBRENN.
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6CHAPTER IV. LITTLE RODIN.
43CHAPTER XXI. A LOVE FROM THE GRAVE.
7CHAPTER V. COUNT AND JESUIT.
44CHAPTER XXII. MASTER AND FOREMAN.
8CHAPTER VI. ROYALISTS AT BANQUET.
45CHAPTER XXIII. TO THE WORKMAN THE TOOL.
9CHAPTER VII. NEWS FROM THE BARRICADES.
46CHAPTER XXIV. LOST AGAIN.
10CHAPTER VIII. IN THE HALL OF THE PORTRAITS.
47CHAPTER XXV. ROYALIST BARBARITIES.
11CHAPTER IX. FILIAL CONFIDENCES.
48CHAPTER XXVI. A REVOLUTIONARY OUTPOST.
12CHAPTER X. DEPUTY DESMARAIS.
49CHAPTER XXVII. THE HEROINE IN ARMS.
13CHAPTER XI. LIONS AND JACKALS.
50CHAPTER XXVIII. SERVING AND MIS-SERVING.
14CHAPTER XII. REUNITED FROM THE BASTILLE.
51CHAPTER XXIX. BATTLE OF THE LINES OF WEISSENBURG.
15CHAPTER XIII. THE LEBRENN FAMILY.
52CHAPTER XXX. DEATH OF VICTORIA.
16CHAPTER XIV. THE BOURGEOIS UNMASKED.
53CHAPTER XXXI. ONRUSH OF THE REVOLUTION.
17CHAPTER XV. THE MYSTERIES OF THE PEOPLE.
54CHAPTER XXXII. AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM!
18PART II. THE BOURGEOIS REVOLUTION.
55CHAPTER XXXIII. ARREST OF ROBESPIERRE.
19CHAPTER I. THE NATION INSULTED—AND AVENGED.
56CHAPTER XXXIV. THE NINTH THERMIDOR.
20CHAPTER II. MIRABEAU.
57CHAPTER XXXV. DEATH OF ROBESPIERRE.
21CHAPTER III. AT THE JACOBIN CLUB.
58PART III. NAPOLEON
22CHAPTER IV. THE KING ARRESTED.
59CHAPTER I. THE WHITE TERROR.
23CHAPTER V. THE DAY OF THE FIELD OF MARS.
60CHAPTER II. COLONEL OLIVER.
24CHAPTER VI. WAR AND COUNTER-WAR.
61CHAPTER III. CROSS PURPOSES.
25CHAPTER VII. TRIUMPHANT INSURRECTION.
62CHAPTER IV. LAYING THE TRAIN.
26CHAPTER VIII. REPRISALS.
63CHAPTER V. THE EIGHTEENTH BRUMAIRE.
27CHAPTER IX. "TO THE FRONT!"
64CHAPTER VI. IN THE ORANGERY AT ST. CLOUD.
28CHAPTER X. ROYALTY ABOLISHED.
65CHAPTER VII. GLORY; AND ELBA.
29CHAPTER XI. BOURGEOIS TURNED SANS-CULOTTE.
66CHAPTER VIII. RETURN OF NAPOLEON.
30CHAPTER XII. HOWLING WITH THE WOLVES.
67CHAPTER IX. WATERLOO.
31CHAPTER XIII. THE HOWL RINGS FALSE.
68CHAPTER X. DEPOSITION.
32THE SWORD OF HONOR
69EPILOGUE.
33THE SWORD OF HONOR : : : : OR : : : : The Foundation of the French Republic
70CHAPTER I. "TO THE BARRICADES!"—1830.
34INDEX (volume 2)
71CHAPTER II. ORLEANS ON THE THRONE.
35PART II. THE BOURGEOIS REVOLUTION (Continued.)
72CONCLUSION
36CHAPTER XIV. JESUIT CAMPAIGNING.
73FOOTNOTES:
37CHAPTER XV. THE KING ON TRIAL.
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