Jean Paul Marat, The People's Friend

Jean Paul Marat, The People¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Friend: A Biographical Sketch is a book written by Ernest Belfort Bax in 1879. The book is a biography of Jean Paul Marat, a French revolutionary who played a significant role in the French Revolution. The author provides a comprehensive overview of Marat's life, starting from his childhood and early education to his revolutionary activities and eventual death. Bax portrays Marat as a man who was deeply committed to the cause of the people and was willing to do whatever it takes to bring about social and political change. The author describes Marat's political views and his role as a journalist, highlighting his contributions to the revolutionary movement through his writings. The book also covers Marat's personal life, including his struggles with various health issues and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time. Bax provides a detailed account of Marat's assassination by Charlotte Corday, a Girondin sympathizer, and the impact it had on the revolutionary movement. Overall, Jean Paul Marat, The People¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Friend: A Biographical Sketch is a well-researched and informative book that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of Marat's life and contributions to the French Revolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.