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The Cult of Reason

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The Rise and Fall of Revolutionary Religions in France

This chapter explores the radical changes during the French Revolution, particularly the rise of anti-clerical ideologies and the establishment of the Cult of Reason. It details the violent events that unfolded, such as the September Massacre, and highlights the eventual return to Catholicism under Napoleon's rule.

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