Historian. Thierry was the elder brother of Amedee, another historian. While working as a secretary to Saint-Simon, a French political theorist, Thierry collaborated with him on "De la reorganization de la societe europeenne." This publication advocated a unified Europe under a single constitution. This was one of two themes that would be constant in Thierry's work along with an appreciation of the drama often present in historical events. These ideas are evident in articles he wrote for "Censeur European" and in his "Lettres sur l'histoire de France". His "Histoire de la Conquete de l"Angleterre par les Normands" in 1825 was a great success and introduced one of the legends of Robin Hood. Sadly, the years of research cost Thierry his eyesight. Working with secretaries, he republished his "Lettres" adding fifteen new episodes addressing medieval communities. His romantic approach to historical writing lent color to his reconstruction of past events. This was especially evident in "Recits des temps merovingians." In 1841, he was awarded the first "Prix Gobert" and would continue to win this prize for the next fifteen years. Aided by other writers, he released four volumes entitled "Recueil des monuments inedits de l'histoire du Tiers Etat." Although his earlier works often dramatized class inequities, these volumes presented a more positive view of the nobility and its societal contributions. With the death of his wife Julie in 1844, he lost a valuable and devoted helpmate. Four years later, he was stunned by the Revolution of 1848, which ended the monarchy of Louis-Philippe and created the French Second Republic. He would no longer appear in print after that time.
Historian. Thierry was the elder brother of Amedee, another historian. While working as a secretary to Saint-Simon, a French political theorist, Thierry collaborated with him on "De la reorganization de la societe europeenne." This publication advocated a unified Europe under a single constitution. This was one of two themes that would be constant in Thierry's work along with an appreciation of the drama often present in historical events. These ideas are evident in articles he wrote for "Censeur European" and in his "Lettres sur l'histoire de France". His "Histoire de la Conquete de l"Angleterre par les Normands" in 1825 was a great success and introduced one of the legends of Robin Hood. Sadly, the years of research cost Thierry his eyesight. Working with secretaries, he republished his "Lettres" adding fifteen new episodes addressing medieval communities. His romantic approach to historical writing lent color to his reconstruction of past events. This was especially evident in "Recits des temps merovingians." In 1841, he was awarded the first "Prix Gobert" and would continue to win this prize for the next fifteen years. Aided by other writers, he released four volumes entitled "Recueil des monuments inedits de l'histoire du Tiers Etat." Although his earlier works often dramatized class inequities, these volumes presented a more positive view of the nobility and its societal contributions. With the death of his wife Julie in 1844, he lost a valuable and devoted helpmate. Four years later, he was stunned by the Revolution of 1848, which ended the monarchy of Louis-Philippe and created the French Second Republic. He would no longer appear in print after that time.
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