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The Execution of King Louis XVI

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The Execution of King Louis XVI: A Turning Point in the French Revolution

This chapter recounts the execution of King Louis XVI on January 21, 1793, highlighting the grim spectacle before a mocking crowd. It explores the repercussions of his death on the French Revolution and the eventual decline of the monarchy amidst revolutionary fervor and violence.

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