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544. The French Revolution: The September Massacres (Part 1)

The Rest Is History

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The September Massacres: A Gruesome Interlude

This chapter examines the chilling events of the September Massacres during the French Revolution, focusing on the violent demise of the Princesse de Lombarde and her symbolic connection to Marie Antoinette. It discusses the contrasting narratives of justice and brutality, exploring the psychological motivations behind the revolutionaries' actions and the sensational accounts that followed. The narrative further reflects on the broader implications of this violence on society, revealing how public perception evolved amidst the bloodshed.

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