Paul-Louis Courier, French Hellenist and political writer, 1772-1825

Courier's career as a political pamphleteer began after the second restoration of the Bourbons. He had before this time waged war against local wrongs in his own district, and had been the adviser and helpful friend of his neighbours. He now made himself by his letters and pamphlets one of the most dreaded opponents of the government of the Restoration. His writings, dealing with the facts and events of his own time, are valuable sources of information as to the condition of France before, during, and after the Revolution.