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1.11 The Parisian Powder Keg

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

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The Bread Crisis and Political Unrest

This chapter discusses the volatile situation in Paris during the first week of July, leading up to the French Revolution. The scarcity and high price of bread had been destabilizing the nation, and there were numerous accounts of violence and disorder related to the bread crisis. The national assembly had to take precautions by posting troops at customs barriers and marketplaces to maintain peace.

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