Francis Parkman Quote

The [French] Revolution began at the top—in the world of fashion, birth, and intellect — and propagated itself downwards.


Montcalm and Wolfe, introduction


The [French] Revolution began at the top—in the world of fashion, birth, and intellect — and propagated itself downwards.

The [French] Revolution began at the top—in the world of fashion, birth, and intellect — and propagated itself downwards.

The [French] Revolution began at the top—in the world of fashion, birth, and intellect — and propagated itself downwards.

The [French] Revolution began at the top—in the world of fashion, birth, and intellect — and propagated itself downwards.