Legacy Marie Antoinette | At The Mercy of The Mob | 3
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Jan 22, 2025 The tension escalates as revolutionaries approach Versailles, and Marie Antoinette cleverly uses a secret passage to escape danger. Amid chaos, the royal family grapples with their declining power and public resentment. Struggles mount for a desperate escape from Paris, marked by failed plans and rising hostility. The podcast vividly captures the emotional turmoil and tragic fate of the monarchy, culminating in heart-wrenching familial moments as Louis XVI faces execution. It's a gripping tale of survival amidst revolution.
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Bastille Day Ignorance
- On July 14, 1789, Marie Antoinette was at Versailles, oblivious to the storming of the Bastille.
- Louis XVI's journal entry for that day simply read "rien" ("nothing"), highlighting his detachment.
French Revolution's Causes
- The French Revolution stemmed from various factors, including economic hardship, social inequality, and rising literacy.
- The American Revolution's success in overturning monarchy also influenced the French.
Escape from Versailles
- On October 5, 1789, a mob stormed Versailles, forcing Marie Antoinette to flee through a secret passage.
- The mob's intent was to bring her head back to Paris on a spike.
