The Terror: everything you wanted to know
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Evolution of Oversight Committees and Bureaucracy in Revolutionary France
The chapter delves into the establishment of crucial committees, the Committee of General Security and the Committee of Public Safety, during the tumultuous period of 1793 post the transition from a constitutional monarchy. These committees, composed of a select few, were responsible for overseeing the executive branch, the government, and the military, with a focus on monitoring, organizing wartime activities, and suppressing counter-revolutionary elements.
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