Revolutionary Paris through eyewitness accounts

Description

Second volume alone. The New Paris is a work published by Louis-Sébastien MERCIER in 1798. Composed of independent short chapters (anecdotes, portraits, reflections, stories), it evokes Paris during the French Revolution. The six volumes constitute a sequel to the twelve volumes of Tableau de Paris, published by MERCIER between 1782 and 1788. Brunswick edition, 1800, from main booksellers, octavo format, paperback under cover, 227 pages. In six volumes and 271 chapters, MERCIER recounts both revolutionary events and daily Parisian life. Some chapters address specific events such as the Fête de la Fédération or the Trial of Louis XVI. MERCIER also focuses on institutions and notable figures, retracing conflicts from his time at the Convention, particularly the struggle between the Mountaineers and Girondins. Several passages bear autobiographical character regarding his Convention activities and imprisonment in October 1793.