M. de Viette's translation from the French of the life, portrait, character, and trial at large, of the late Queen of France : containing particular detail of the execution and whole sufferings in prison, of that unhappy Princess; also the treatment of the Princess Lambelle, whose naked body, without head, was dragged through the streets of Paris in horrid procession.--Likewise an authentic account of the first cause of the French Revolution, and of the manner in which it burst forth on the memorable tenth of August, 1792, on which day the blood of fifteen thousand persons deluged the streets of Paris, to which is added, the trial of the unfortunate Louis XVI. late King of France: giving an account of his parting with the Queen, his sister, and two children, the 21st of January, 1793.--Also, of his noble behaviour when he ascended the scaffold. With a description of La Guillotine; or beheading machine: by which the King and Queen suffered. To which is prefixed, an exact copy of his will.

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Corporate Author: Gale (Firm)
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Language:English
Published: London : printed for the editor, and sold by A. Eves, [1794?]
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