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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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- The August 10th insurrection during the French Revolution was driven by a desire to save the revolution from European despotism and establish a French Republic.
- Divisions within the revolutionary left, with some factions favoring a second revolution and others being more cautious, led to delays and a lack of unanimous support for the insurrection.
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Background context and discontent leading up to the Insurrection of 10 August 1792
The summer of 1792 was a dark time for the French Revolution, with war, inflation, food shortages, and counter-revolutionaries causing severe hardship. In response, the radical cohorts of Paris formed a broad coalition seeking to save the revolution from European despotism. They prepared for a second revolution, demanding the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a French Republic. However, the Legislative Assembly, representing the entire nation, showed hesitancy in supporting these radical demands, leading to divisions and tension.
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