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The Execution of King Louis XVI

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The Storming of the Bastille: A Turning Point in Royal Authority

This chapter explores the storming of the Bastille, a critical turning point in the French Revolution that signifies the decline of royal authority in Paris. It also captures King Louis XVI's evolving awareness of the revolutionary fervor as he prepares for a consequential event impacting his reign.

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