As far as division of responsabilities, it obviously existed to some extent, but from what I've read there was a lot more overlap than most people seemed to think (ie, Carnot did not solely concern himself with military matters, or Lindet with subsistence, just to name the two most recognized attributions). For those who spent most of their time on mission, like Prieur de la Marne or Jeanbon Saint-André, it's a different story.
To speak to just one aspect of power dynamics, it strikes me that Barère was probably the single most powerful member of the CSP (contrary to popular belief). If I recall correctly, he signed the most arrêtés and (again contrary to popular belief) he was much more of a spokesman for the CSP, than, say, Robespierre ever was. (To clarify, obviously Robespierre did give several reports in the name of the CSP, so I'm not denying *his* role as *a* spokesman, merely pointing out that Barère's was probably greater.)
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Date: 2010-03-04 11:15 pm (UTC)To speak to just one aspect of power dynamics, it strikes me that Barère was probably the single most powerful member of the CSP (contrary to popular belief). If I recall correctly, he signed the most arrêtés and (again contrary to popular belief) he was much more of a spokesman for the CSP, than, say, Robespierre ever was. (To clarify, obviously Robespierre did give several reports in the name of the CSP, so I'm not denying *his* role as *a* spokesman, merely pointing out that Barère's was probably greater.)