There is a great deal of evidence that has been discovered only recently. Much more time has passed since the Revolution than since the Cold War and all the protagonists of the former are dead, which is very helpful.
The focus in really not so much on the money Barère was taking from the English as his actions. Blanc is arguing in a manner completely opposite to what you suggest; instead of saying, "Barère was taking money, therefore he must have been doing Pitt's bidding," he starts by observing that some of Barère's actions are suspicious or difficult to explain if one supposes him a sincere republican doing what he thinks is best for France and then from there investigates Barère's connections and possible motives.
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Re: Poor Barère!
Date: 2008-12-19 01:46 am (UTC)The focus in really not so much on the money Barère was taking from the English as his actions. Blanc is arguing in a manner completely opposite to what you suggest; instead of saying, "Barère was taking money, therefore he must have been doing Pitt's bidding," he starts by observing that some of Barère's actions are suspicious or difficult to explain if one supposes him a sincere republican doing what he thinks is best for France and then from there investigates Barère's connections and possible motives.