Gavin Mortimer is a British writer and historian who has published more than 30 books in the UK and America. He lives in Burgundy and writes about France for the Daily Telegraph, Spectator, Catholic Herald and the Critic. 
The ‘Robespierreism’ of France

The ‘Robespierreism’ of France

The tyranny of virtue dominates France in the 21st century. The most powerful institutions are led by progressives who, like Robespierre, believe they are irreproachable.

October 17, 2025