The Discontent of the Masses: Protests Sparked by Royal Indulgence

This chapter explores the extravagant party thrown by the king at Versailles amidst France's food crisis, illustrating the jarring divide between royal indulgence and the plight of the impoverished. It also traces the rising public outrage that sparked organized protests, culminating in a march from Paris to Versailles demanding government intervention in the food shortages.