CONTENTS OF VOL. I.


CHAPTER I.

PRELIMINARY.
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The Revolution 1
Rousseau its most direct speculative precursor 2
His distinction among revolutionists 4
His personality 5


CHAPTER II.

YOUTH.

Birth and descent 8
Predispositions 10
First lessons 11
At M. Lambercier's 15
Early disclosure of sensitive temperament 19
Return to Geneva 20
Two apprenticeships 26
Flight from Geneva 30
Savoyard proselytisers 31