Cercles politiques et « salons » du début de la Révolution (1789-1793)

Abstract

In this article the author uses original archives and manuscripts from public and private collections, and does not restrict himself to the writings of nineteenth century memoralists. The systematic examination of archival series of police and judicial records has made it possible to establish an exhaustive list of political salons under the first legislatures, which has led to a revaluation of the prominent political role of liberal and royalist women between 1789 and 1793.