Girondists

The Girondists were a group of individuals holding certain opinions and principles in common rather than an organized political party, and the name was at first informally applied because the most brilliant exponents of their point of view were deputies from the Gironde.

The Girondists de Brantigny........................ 2007

The Girondists were a group of individuals holding certain opinions and principles in common rather than an organized political party, and the name was at first informally applied because the most brilliant exponents of their point of view were deputies from the Gironde.

Archive 2007-11-11 de Brantigny........................ 2007

In Normandy, where she lived, were many of those moderate republicans known as Girondists, who felt as she did and who hoped for the same peaceful end to the great outbreak.

Famous Affinities of History — Complete Lyndon Orr

In Normandy, where she lived, were many of those moderate republicans known as Girondists, who felt as she did and who hoped for the same peaceful end to the great outbreak.

Famous Affinities of History — Volume 2 Lyndon Orr

After his return from Russia, M. Genet was appointed ambassador to the United States by the party called Girondists, the deputies who headed it being from the department of the Gironde.

Court Memoirs of France Series — Complete Various

Under the influence of a party, somewhat later known as the Girondists, the French assembly was brought to desire war with Austria.

The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration William Hunt 1886

-- Lanjuinais ( "Fragment") -- "Nearly all those called Girondists thought it best to stay away."

The French Revolution - Volume 2 Hippolyte Taine 1860

The Girondists were the strongest in the assembly; the elections in the departments had generally been in their favour.

History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Francois-Auguste Mignet 1840

Opposed to the Girondists was a party which, having been long execrated throughout the civilized world, has of late -- such is the ebb and flow of opinion -- found not only apologists, but even eulogists.

Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay 1829

Opposed to the Girondists was a party which, having been long execrated throughout the civilised world, has of late -- such is the ebb and flow of opinion -- found not only apologists, but even eulogists.

Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay 1829