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In this podcast, the Siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian war and the subsequent social unrest are explored. The formation and goals of the Paris Commune are discussed, as well as the role of women during this time. The significance and legacy of the siege and commune, as well as the damage inflicted on Paris, are also examined. Finally, the controversial decision not to defend Paris during World War II, influenced by the Paris Commune, is explored.
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- The siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian war led to the formation of the Commune, a self-declared government by the Parisians, which symbolized resistance and rebellion.
- The siege of Paris resulted in severe food shortages and privation, with Parisians resorting to desperate measures such as consuming domestic animals and suffering from diseases due to malnutrition.
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The Siege of Paris and the Commune
In September 1870, the Prussian army besieged Paris, leading to a subsequent nine-month-long traumatic period for the French capital. The siege resulted from the struggle for European dominance between France and Prussia, with Prussia aiming to unify Germany and assert its military and economic power. Despite the well-fortified defenses of Paris, the city eventually surrendered to the French army, leading to the formation of the Commune, a self-declared government by the Parisians. The Commune was seen by some as a proletarian revolutionary movement, while others viewed it as a warning against such uprisings. Eventually, the Prussians declared German unification and annexed Alsace-Lorraine, fueling French longing for revenge until 1918.
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