The Execution of King Louis XVI
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The Turmoil of Revolution: The Storming of the Bastille
This chapter explores a crucial event in French history when King Louis XVI convened a General Assembly amidst growing unrest. It highlights the backlash against the king's tax proposals and the rise of the National Assembly, culminating in the storming of the Bastille and the outbreak of the French Revolution.
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