On 1 June 1973 Madame Roland was arrested for her involvement in the French Revolution and on 8 November she went to the guillotine. During her 6 month imprisonment she wrote these memoirs. This is the first modern English translation. Approximately half of the pages concern the author's upbringing in a Parisian bourgeois family and her marriage to the bureaucrat Jean-Marie Roland de la Platiere; the remainder discusses the period from 1789 to 1793, when she and her husband were leaders of the Girondin party. Madame Roland was devoted to her spouse and always gave him full credit for work in which she was a full partner, including the inspection of manufacturers under the Old Regime and the post of minister of the interior during parts of 1792 and 1793. Her memoirs provide glimpses into the daily life of the period and sharp portraits of several revolutionary leaders. Scholars will wish to consult the complete French edition, but this book is perfect for general readers.

"Madame Roland" is a captivating biography penned by Mathilde Blind, delving into the life and times of the iconic French revolutionary figure. Set against the backdrop of Europe's tumultuous history in the 1880s, this work offers a deep exploration of Madame Roland's contributions to writing and her significant role in the political landscape. Blind's meticulous research and evocative prose bring to life the challenges and triumphs of this remarkable woman.

Ida M. Tarbell's 'Madame Roland: A Biographical Study' delves into the life of the influential French revolutionary figure, Madame Roland, offering a detailed exploration of her political activism and contributions to the French Revolution. Tarbell's literary style in this biographical work is characterized by meticulous research and a narrative that brings to life the tumultuous historical period in which Madame Roland lived. The book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the complex social and political forces that shaped Madame Roland's life and legacy. Tarbell's examination of Madame Roland's character and influence offers valuable insights into the role of women in revolutionary movements during the 18th century. Through her engaging prose, Tarbell sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of a remarkable historical figure. I highly recommend 'Madame Roland: A Biographical Study' to readers interested in revolutionary history, female activism, and the intricacies of political power dynamics.

A double biography of Jean-Marie Roland and Marie-Jeanne Phlipon, later Madame Roland, leading figures in the French Revolution.

This is a fictionalized biography of the French Revolutionary patriot and writer Jeanne Manon Roland de la Platiere (1754-1793), who became known simply by Madame Roland. She was the daughter of a Paris engraver who encouraged his daughter's interest in music, painting, and literature. As a young girl, she told to her grand-mother: "I'll call myself daughter of the Seine," and as an adult she often said that the river was part of her soul. As a young woman she became interested in the radical ideas of Jean Jacques Rousseau and the movement for equality. She shared these enthusiasms with her husband, whom she married in 1780. After the outbreak of the Revolution, she formed a salon of followers, who late became known as the Girondists. Under the constitutional monarchy, her husband became minister of the interior, a post he held after the monarchy was overthrown. Madame Roland both directed her husband's career and influenced the important politicians of the period.(