Twelve Who Ruled

This audiobook explores the turbulent period of the Reign of Terror in French history, focusing on the efforts of the Committee of Public Safety to protect the first Republic amidst widespread fear and suspicion. R. R. Palmer's engaging narrative examines the deputies' individual and collective struggles in Paris and the provinces, providing a detailed account of their tumultuous actions. A foreword by Isser Woloch highlights the book's lasting significance in the study of the French Revolution.