French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

1.34 The Brunswick Manifesto

Aug 25, 2021

Paris is on the brink of insurrection and demands a republic. The Brunswick Manifesto sparks intense anger. The impact of the manifesto on the French Revolution is debated. The influence of the Parisian sections and their push for a republic is explored. The fall of the monarchy in 1792 has a profound impact on revolutionary factions and leaders. The court's efforts to prevent the revolt and key revolutionaries are discussed. Mara, a radical writer, gains power through influential writings. The dismissal of the Girondins fuels desire for a second revolution. The Gerondan deputies' shifting views and motivations are explored. Deep divisions among revolutionary factions lead to an impending second revolution.

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Radical revolutionaries set a deadline for dethronement, but support for a second revolution among certain factions is surprisingly lacking.

The court sought to delay the insurrection and relied on bribes and defensive measures to protect themselves.

The Girondins suddenly changed their stance and embraced constitutional monarchy, potentially driven by fear of mob rule or a desire to regain power through secret negotiations with the court.

Deep dives

The Radical Left's Influence

Jean-Paul MIRAR, Maximilien Robtsbyère, and George Danton were key figures of the radical left. MIRAR, a fanatical journalist, called for the mass slaughter of aristocrats and had a loyal following. Robtsbyère, although not a die-hard republican, supported the insurrection and came to embrace the idea of a second revolution through violent means. Danton, known for his role in the radical Caudelier Club, had to go into hiding after advocating for a republic in the wake of the flight to Varenne. He had an anti-war stance and had come to support the insurrection.

Introduction

3min

Gratitude, Questions, and Patreon Support

3min

The Brunswick Manifesto and Its Impact

24min

The Brunswick Manifesto and Its Disputed Impact on the French Revolution

4min

The Role of Parisian Sections in the French Revolution

13min

The Fall of the Monarchy and Revolutionary Factions

3min

The Role of Theons and Lafayette in the French Revolution

3min

Efforts to Prevent the Revolt and Key Revolutionaries

3min

Mara: The Radical Writer of the French Revolution

27min

10.

A Dismissal, Outrage, and Revolutionary Aspirations

3min

11.

The Gerondon Shift: Fear, Contradictions, and Motivations

23min

12.

The Deep Divisions and The Second Revolution

3min

The Duke of Brunswick proclaims a manifesto with disastrous (or negligible) consequences. Paris lurches closer to insurrection, and the sections of Paris demand a republic in all but name. Radical revolutionaries set a deadline for dethronement, but support for a second revolution among certain factions is surprisingly lacking.

Exclusive Bonus Content (Episode Extras)

1. The Origins of the Brunswick Manifesto

2. Factors that Drove Marat's Rise to Power

3. The Secret Dealings Between The Girondins And The Court

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French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

1.34 The Brunswick Manifesto