Godfather of the Revolution The Life of Philippe Égalité, Duc D’Orléans

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A biography of Phillipe Egalite, duc d'Orleans, And The colorful, truly unforgettable characters of the French Revolution.

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Preface	p. 7
List of Illustrations	p. 15
Prince of the Blood	p. 19
The Libertine	p. 37
The Palais-Royal	p. 47
Freemasons	p. 57
At Sea	p. 67
The Developer	p. 79
London	p. 89
The Intrepid Balloonist	p. 99
Leader of the Notables	p. 109
Hero of the Hour	p. 119
Laclos	p. 127
The Estates General	p. 137
The Paymaster	p. 147
Revolution	p. 155
Versailles	p. 163
The Diplomat	p. 173
Strained Relationships	p. 181
Flight to Varenne	p. 191
Egalite	p. 201
Dilemmas	p. 215
The Regicide	p. 225
Death and Dishonour	p. 237
Bibliography	p. 249
Index	p. 255
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