The Legend of Ma Lao

Author: A. Lwowowski
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Publish Date: 1997-04-01
Features: Marat was an outstanding political figure and political commentator of the French bourgeois revolution in the late 18th century, and one of the leaders of the Jacobin Club. During this revolution, he represented the interests of the broad masses of the people and waged an unyielding struggle against the remnants of the royalist forces and the right-wing representatives of the bourgeoisie who sought to preserve the old order. As a result, he was subjected to cruel political persecution on several occasions and was eventually assassinated by the remnants of the old aristocracy who were allied with the Girondins. This book, through the form of recollections and interviews, recreates the life of Marat's struggle, showcasing his high revolutionary enthusiasm and the important role he played in the popular revolutionary movement. Rich in content and vivid in writing, it is an excellent literary biography.