Jacobin Club
Jacobin ClubThe most famous of the political clubs of the French Revolution . It had its origins in the Club Breton which was established after the opening of the States‐General in 1789 , and acquired its new name from its headquarters in an old Jacobin (Dominican) monastery in Paris. Its membership grew steadily and its carefully prepared policies had great influence in the National Assembly . By August 1791 it had numerous affiliated clubs and branches throughout the country. Its high subscription confined its membership to professional men who, at first, were not distinguished by extreme views. By 1792 , however, Robespierre had seized control and the...
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