French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)
1.58 The Faction Menace
Sep 22, 2023
The podcast discusses the factional feuds and realignment during the French Revolution, including arrests of deputies and the Jacobins adopting drastic reforms. It explores the division and dissent within the Jacobin Club, setting the stage for conflict within the National Convention. The chapter also discusses printing mishaps, incestuous royals, and a brilliant speech refuting accusations. It explores connections between a military general and the Jacobins, shifting alliances within the revolution, and the impact of political realignment on policies. The episode previews the upcoming coverage of the purge of the Gerondins.
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- Robespierre's draft of the declaration of rights justified the economic reforms adopted by the Jacobins and emphasized the importance of public education and work programs.
- The Jacobins aligned themselves with the desires of the lower classes and supported economic reforms to secure their position in the revolution.
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Robespierre's Draft of the Declaration of Rights
Robespierre's draft of a new declaration of the rights of man and citizen provided the ideological justification for the Jacobins' support of measures they had previously rejected. The draft acknowledged the subordination of property rights to the rights of others and called for social and economic reforms such as price controls and forced requisition. It also emphasized the importance of public education and work programs, as well as progressive taxation to ensure social welfare and equal political participation.
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