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1.26 The Brissotins and the Montagnards

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

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War Rumors and Growing Tensions

This chapter discusses the rumors of a committee working with foreign powers to undermine the revolution, the pressure to act against the emigres, and the sentiment of King Louis and the Assembly towards the idea of war. It also highlights the hostile preparations and threats of invasion by foreign powers against France, and King Louis XVI's decision to pursue a war of liberation.

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