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In essence, holy madness demolishes many of the myths about the age of enlightenment. His books have been translated into russian, chinese, japanese and persian as well as most of the. Readers will be moved by zamoyski s arrestingly written book to admiration for those often deluded lafayettes and garibaldis. The dramatic journey of holy madness begins in america in 1776 and travels through the last agony of the paris commune in 1871, documenting in one continuous narrative an extraordinary century that changed the face of the world. Romantics, patriots and revolutionaries, 1776 to 1871. Ein leben and also appeared in the usa that month, entitled napoleon. Zamoyskis chapters in this book often start out slow making the book grind to a near halt on occasion. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. Adam zamoyski holy madness romantics, patriots, and revolutionaries, 17761871 1st edition 1st printing hardcover new york viking 2000 fine in a fine dust jacket. An ambitious and in many ways brilliant book daily telegraph. Romantics, patriots, and revolutionaries, 17761871 by zamoyski, adam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Adam zamoyskis dashing account of the romantic movement, holy madness, is bold narrative history at its most imaginative. The author examines how broadly european countries enacted reactionary and draconian laws meant to control the masses. Romantics, patriots, and revolutionaries, 17761871 by adam zamoyski 1 ratings, 3. A freelance historian with a singular command of languages, he has written a bestselling history of poland, as well as three books. Adam zamoyski holy madness 1st edition 1st printing ebay. A fulltime writer, he has written biographies of chopin collins 1979, paderewski, and the last king of poland, as well as a history of poland and holy madness. In his narrative, zamoyski contends that the role of religion had faded in the wake of the enlightenments focus on rationality. Adam zamoyskis other books include biographies of chopin and paderewski and a history of poland. Romantics, patriots and revolutionaries 17761871 av adam zamoyski pa.

An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. And exotic collection of fanatics, adventurers, poets and thinkers are brought to life. Readers will be moved by zamoyskis arrestingly written book to admiration for those often. Isbn 9781842121450 9781842121450 softcover, phoenix press, 2001. This is usually celebrated as the advent of rational thinking, liberty, science, etc, and it is an article of i gave holy madness five stars because, although there are some issues with the book, ultimately the key concepts are so important that i would. In holy madness, adam zamoyski has written a history of revolutions, and of the romantic and. Zamoyski also captures the passionate revolutionary figures lafayette, napoleon, benjamin franklin, bolivar, rousseau, and countless others who were caught up in the fervor of the nationalist crusade. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It was published in germany on 18 september 2018 under the title napoleon. But because revolution was so ubiquitous an activity in the 19th century, what he has actually produced is a comprehensive account of western civilization from 1776 to 1871. Holy madness there has been no lack of books on the. The scope of holy madness extends from americas fight for independence to the paris commune. Zamoyski is a freelance historian and author of over a dozen books, including his history of poland, the polish way, and his account of napoleons invasion of russia in 1812. I n the 18th century, western civilization began to shift from its traditional religious foundation to a new platform, compounded of personal emotional experience and what were believed to be the dictates of.

Zamoyski skillfully brings together all the strains of eighteenth and. Napoleons fatal march on moscow and its sequel rites of peace. Romantics and revolutionaries, fired by the political visions of the englightenment, transformed the society of europe and its colonies in a widespread desire to. Adam zamoyskis dashing account of the romantic movement, holy madness, is bold. Zamoyski s piquant, frequently hilarious descriptions of the numerous idiots, frauds, warmongers, and hypocrites who have been lionized as 19thcentury. Duke leszek the white explained in a long letter to the pope that neither he nor any selfrespecting polish knight could be induced to go to the holy land, where, they had been informed, there was no wine, mead, or even beer to be had. A life, as well as in the netherlands under the title napoleon. Romantics, patriots, and revolutionaries, 17761871 by adam zamoyski. Romantics, patriots, and revolutionaries, 17761871 zamoyski, adam on.

Romantics, patriots, and revolutionaries, 17761871, zamoyski places the uprisings in nineteenthcentury poland in context with those occurring throughout the world during that revolutionary century. Michael ignatieff, observer a benchmark that will revise our reading of this vivid period. In which the famed french emperor seals his doom by marching headlong into a country that would not be tamed. Zamoyskis thesis, that the myriad of better tomorrows, anticipated by the figures he mentions in this book, became religious in their fervor and unquestioning loyalty. To prove this, he covers all the major hot spots of the nineteenth century, and in doing so drops enough names to make game of thrones seem like no exit. If you enjoy european history and a distinctive pov stick with it, this book is worth your time. Adam zamoyski is a british historian of polish origin. Adam zamoyski was born in new york but has spent most of his life in england.

To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The paperback in english will be released on 19 september 2019. Romantics, patriots, and revolutionaries, 17761871. As the cult of the nation rises again around the world, holy madness is a history that takes on chilling relevance in todays society. The masters of the world had united against the future. Adam zamoyski adam zamoyski used books, rare books and new books. The fall of napoleon and the congress of vienna, as well as several other acclaimed works on key figures and aspects of european history. Adam zamoyski was born in new york, was educated at oxford, and lives in london. Adam zamoyski s dashing account of the romantic movement, holy madness, is bold narrative history at its most imaginative. Romantics, patriots, and revolutionaries, 17761871 has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. He was educated at downside and queens college, oxford. Holy madness hardcover january 1, 1999 by zamoyski adam author 4. His book, phantom terror, the threat of revolution and the repression of liberty, is a study of europe following the french revolution and the influences of the enlightenment.

Romantics, patriots and revolutionaries 17761871 by adam zamoyski, 9781474615211, available at book depository with free delivery. The man behind the myth was published in the uk on 18 october 2018. His aides warned napoleon not to invade, fearing that while the french army was. In holy madness, adam zamoyski has written a history of revolutions, and of the romantic and sometimes ridiculous revolutionaries who inspired them. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers.