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.
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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.
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