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Georges Danton
Table of Contents
Introduction
Early years
The overthrow of the monarchy
The massacres of September 1792
Danton’s Committee of Public Safety
Leader of the moderate opposition
Disapproval of terror
Trial of Danton
Legacy
Quotes
References & Edit History
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Georges Danton: Quotes
Boldness and Enterprise
Audacity, more audacity, and always audacity!
Georges Jacques Danton