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History of the Girondists, Volume I

BOOK VII
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It was the decalogue of the human race in all languages.

The modern Revolution called the Gentiles, as well as the Jews, to partake of the light and reign of Fraternity.
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Thus, not one of its apostles who did not proclaim peace amongst nations.

Mirabeau, La Fayette, Robespierre himself erased war from the symbol which they presented to the nation.

It was the malcontent and ambitious who subsequently demanded it, and not the leading Revolutionists.

When war burst out the Revolution had degenerated.


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