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1.13 The Great Fear

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

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Interpretations of Peasant Violence During the Great Fear

This chapter explores different interpretations of the peasant violence during the Great Fear of the French Revolution, including the targeted attack on feudal Jews and signorial rights, the personal experience of Arthur Young, and the debate on whether only the wealthy were targeted or if class tensions played a role.

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