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Literary
March 7, 1845
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Newspaper note on Lord Brougham correcting proofs for his extensive book on the French Revolution at his villa near Cannes, to be published in London in February. Commentary praises expected impartiality of a foreigner's perspective over French partisanship.
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Lord Brougham, it is stated in the Louisville Journal, is engaged in correcting the proof sheets of a very extensive work on the French revolution, at his villa, near Cannes—to be published in London in the present February.
The work will undoubtedly be instructive and interesting. Every few months gives birth to some new work on this momentous subject.
We have no doubt that a foreigner can treat the subject more impartially than a Frenchman. Every inhabitant of France has feelings associated with the revolution which incapacitate him from doing it entire justice. The French writers on the subject naturally are partisans, whereas a foreigner can view it in the light of truth. We look forward to Lord Brougham's work with great hope. It will be very able, and we trust it will also be just to all the good and bad men who flourished during that most interesting period.
The work will undoubtedly be instructive and interesting. Every few months gives birth to some new work on this momentous subject.
We have no doubt that a foreigner can treat the subject more impartially than a Frenchman. Every inhabitant of France has feelings associated with the revolution which incapacitate him from doing it entire justice. The French writers on the subject naturally are partisans, whereas a foreigner can view it in the light of truth. We look forward to Lord Brougham's work with great hope. It will be very able, and we trust it will also be just to all the good and bad men who flourished during that most interesting period.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Political
Liberty Freedom
What keywords are associated?
French Revolution
Lord Brougham
Book Publication
Impartial History
Political Commentary
Literary Details
Subject
Lord Brougham's Work On The French Revolution
Form / Style
Prose Commentary
Key Lines
Every Few Months Gives Birth To Some New Work On This Momentous Subject.
We Have No Doubt That A Foreigner Can Treat The Subject More Impartially Than A Frenchman.