Histoire des Girondins

Histoire des Girondins is a historical work by Alphonse de Lamartine, published in 1847. It details the role of the Girondins, a political faction during the French Revolution. The Girondins were a loose group of republican politicians active in the Legislative Assembly from 1791 to 1792. They were known for their criticism of the monarchy and their support for foreign war as a means to unite the country behind the Revolution.

Lamartine's work gained significant popularity, contributing to his own rise in political prominence. The Girondins ultimately clashed with more radical factions like the Jacobins, leading to their downfall and the arrest of many of their deputies in 1793. Lamartine's book explored this period, highlighting the internal struggles and eventual suppression of the Girondin movement.12