Hello! I am unsure if this is a good question for this sub, but I am desperate! I am deeply interested in the rise of Robespierre, and can't seem to find a biography that scratches the hitch. Are there any great biographies to check out?
So happy to hear of another Robespierre fan!
In my research I have not come across many books dedicated solely to Robespierre or his rise to power- I think it is important to consider the overall context and the many political players (esp. Danton) as part and parcel to Robespierre's decisions and eventual decline.
Simon Shama has a great (albeit dense) account of the French revolution, which I would highly recommend. There are earlier accounts by French historians Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) and Jules Michelet (1798-1874).
Another great source would be to read survivor memoirs, my favorites are The Memoirs of Madame Tussaud (who mentions a meeting with Robespierre) and The Memoirs of Elisabeth Vigee-LeBrun (court painter to Marie-Antoinette)
My personal favorite would have to be A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel. Although it is historical fiction, she writes first-person accounts from the viewpoints of Robespierre, Danton, and Desmoulins. This is a book that you can live in!
I hope you might find any of these sources helpful, although they may not be biographies specifically related to Robespierre- I would especially give Mantel's book a try.