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353: Paris 1968: The Students' Revolt (Part 1)

The Rest Is History

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Students vs. Workers: The Paris 1968 Revolt

This chapter examines the contrasting motivations of students and workers during the Paris 1968 revolt, with students seeking radical change while workers focused on immediate improvements. It highlights the scale of the strikes and the disconnect between union leaders and grassroots activists in the context of the political turmoil against President De Gaulle's government.

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