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[backupmemories]

(also posted on revolution_fr)

As most of you know, I'm doing a reenactment of some scenes from the French Revolution with my friends in a few weeks, and I was wondering - does anyone have an English translation of Camille Desmoulins' Aux Armes speech on July 12? The "jump on a table, pull out a pistol or two, and get everyone to wear green" speech; I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. ^^

Also, I'm looking for Saint-Just's "Report on the Dantonists" (again, in English - alas, I speak no French).

Anything else you can get me in English, I'd be grateful. Preferably by Robespierre, Desmoulins, Danton, Saint-Just, Marat, etc. All is welcome; presume we know nothing. ^_^

We have a pretty willing group, so if there's anything you'd like to see people in costume performing in front of a camera in Central Park or wherever it ends up being...just ask. ^___^

Also, if anyone knows a lot about costumes of specific people and can link me to something that has really good images, that would be very helpful! It's the little details, like "What did stockings look like" and "What type of shoes?" and "What do the sleeves look like again?" that really get you...and if you can answer any of those questions, that helps. ^^

Thanks, everyone!

Comments

[nirejseki.livejournal.com]

Well, unless we really go crack on everyone, but yes, generally not. We're not going to guillotine Marat or anything; that would be silly.

Bring what you want to read. I leave it to your discretion what you like. ^^ If people will put up with one of Robespierre's long little things, they'll put up with Le Bas.

Thanks a lot! I'm very much obliged. ^^

Oh! I didn't see that, somehow. Yes, please make some! Make plenty! Thank you very, very much! ^_^

[estellacat.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's what I mean; that makes sense.

Okay. Besides, I'm sure they won't be able to help liking Le Bas. XD

Sure. ^_^

You're quite welcome!