Using the example of the Monarchiens, a group of constitutional monarchists, Friedemann Pestel examines how emigres moved from being on the defensive to political action in the 1790s. Their pan-European connections gave them extensive visibility. The study shows the interconnections between lands of origin and exile. It corrects the prevalent view of emigrants as historical losers.
Using the example of the Monarchiens, a group of constitutional monarchists, Friedemann Pestel examines how emigres moved from being on th...