French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

1.26 The Brissotins and the Montagnards

Oct 12, 2020

Brissot and Robespierre denounce each other's solutions, diplomatic crises trigger conflict between France and Austria, reflections on gaming and war philosophy, exploring the rationale behind making war for peace, rumors of committee undermining the revolution, King Louis XVI's decision to pursue war, Robespierre's opposition to the war, Maximilian Robespierre's influence on the road to war, warnings against the consequence of war, escalating tensions leading to hostilities, the split within the Jacobins, rise of Francis II and the declaration of war