The Story of the French Revolution by Ernest Belfort Bax | Episode 1 |
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A Brief History of the French Revolution
In 17 87, the minister lemenie de brienne had created 19 new pro vincial assemblies. The riots and local dist urbances which had for many years past, been taking place sporadically in various districts, now became daily more frequent. From march onwards, the whole peasantry of france may be said to have been in a state of open insurrection. 300 separate risings in the provinces being counted, for the four months preceding the taking of the bastille. In defiance of local authorities and guardians of the peace, bands ranging up to three or 400 and more, seized and plundered granaries, religious houses, stores of all kinds,. entered public buildings
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