French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) 1.36 The Insurrection of 10 August 1792
Jan 31, 2022
Paris erupts in the second revolution of the French Revolution, resulting in the fall of the monarchy and a bloody massacre. The podcast explores the reasons behind the revolt and questions if bloodshed could have been avoided. It also discusses the events of August 10, 1792, focusing on the violent nature of the insurrection and the massacre of the Swiss guards. The varying perspectives of historians regarding revolutionary violence are explored, highlighting the divisions among the revolutionaries.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Insurrection of 10 August 1792
04:06 • 14min
The Story of Robert Barker and Introducing Two Podcast Shows
17:45 • 2min
The Insurrection of 10 August 1792
19:34 • 20min
The Loss of Mundar and the Weakened Defense
39:36 • 3min
The Insurrection of August 10, 1792: A Violent Day of Revolution
42:17 • 24min
The Massacre of the Swiss Guards and Perspectives on Revolutionary Violence
01:06:05 • 5min
Divergent Perspectives on the Events of August 10, 1792
01:11:27 • 7min
The Different Responses to the Insurrection
01:18:44 • 4min