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1.41 The September Massacres Part III

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

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The September Massacres: Controversial and Far-Reaching

This chapter discusses the varied responses of contemporaries to the September massacres during the French Revolution. It explores how some revolutionaries defended the events as necessary for the revolution, while others were disgusted and outraged. It also highlights the silent support of many citizens and governing institutions, allowing the massacres to continue for almost a week.

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