Tergot's Great Obsession, Setting the Grains Trade Free

In 17 74, the king of France launched a plan to free up the grain trade. The peasants were furious and took action against those profiting from low harvests. This led to what is now known as the 'flower war' in which farmers rioted over price hikes. Today we look back at this moment in history with an eye on our own country's future.