Hardcover. Condition: Good+/Very Good-. 1818. Théodore Pitrat. Complete in four volumes. New Edition. French.
One of the earliest works promoting a conspiracy by the Illuminati. In the book, Barruel claims that the French Revolution.
was the result of a deliberate conspiracy or plot to overthrow the
throne, altar, and aristocratic society in Europe. The plot was allegedly
hatched by a coalition of philosophes, Freemasons, and the Order of the Illuminati. The conspirators created a system that was inherited by the Jacobins who operated it to its greatest potential. These four volumes provided unprecedented evidence and altered perceptions of the Enlightenment and the Revolution forever. This early edition is in the original French.
Four beautiful volumes are well bound. Paper is rippled throughout, but remains strong with clear print and unmarked pages. Barring small stamp on endpapers marking previous owner, these books are in very good condition with expected wear to boards given age. A beautiful addition to anyone's library or collection. Best offers welcome!