Connections and Suspicions: Jacobins and de Morier | 2min snip from French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

Seeking to deflect suspicion from their connections with de Morier, some started to emphasize the same associations between leading Jacobins and the general. Remember, many Jacobins had been staunch supporters of de Morier right up until he went rogue. After all, he was the victor of Valmi and the conqueror of Belgium. He was the saviour of the Republic. So the close associations were entirely understandable. Of critical importance, a future Ondon sought to connect de Morier with Danton. In the weeks before de Morier's treason, Danton had spent time at the front lines. How did this influential Jacobin fail to see the coming catastrophe? Why did he heap praise on the general when his coup was so close to fruition? Perhaps Danton and the Jacobins were part of de Morier's counter-revolutionary plot. No concrete evidence has ever emerged, but we're going to be discussing this possibility in one of the episode extras for this episode. For Danton, admirers and detractors alike, I guarantee you'll learn something new about this ever divisive figure. As a reminder, I desperately need your help to keep Grey History on the air. Support the show for as little as $2 a main episode and you'll enjoy all the amazing bonus content and perks that comes with sponsoring proper, detailed history that isn't black and white. But your support, Grey History could well become a mirror image of de Morier's invasion of Holland.

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