French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) 1.79 Triumph of the Sans-Culottes
Make terror the order of the day! With news of Toulon's treason hitting a hungry capital, insurrection returns to Paris. Spurred on by the ultraradical factions, the people demand food and the means the seize it!
This episode explores the last successful rising of the Parisian Sans-Culottes. From price controls to the Revolutionary Army, the popular movement scores considerable victories!
Episode Extras
1.79.1 Hébertists: Leaders or Followers?
What do historians make of 4 and 5 September? How should we interpret Hébertist involvement? These questions and more are explored in this episode extra examining the debates of these famous days!
1.79.2 Hébertist Questions and Answers
Members' questions on the Hebertists! Why were so many to be found in the War Ministry? Where were other ultraradical strongholds? I ask your questions on the Hébertists!
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