French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) 1.44 The National Convention
Aug 22, 2022
Explore the National Convention during the French Revolution, from the deputies who led France to their divided politics. Discover the ground-breaking legalization of divorce in 1792 and its impact. Dive into the different factions within the National Convention, including the Girondins and Montagnards, and the politics and middle ground of deputies. Learn about the factional conflicts and accusations of dictatorship leading up to the trial of the king.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Abolition of Royalty and the Birth of a Republic
03:05 • 3min
Elections for the National Convention and Factors Influencing Low Turnout
06:05 • 12min
The Ideological Positions and Beliefs of the Gyrondons
17:58 • 9min
The Gerondons and the Montagnards
26:31 • 18min
The New Political Grouping of the Convention
44:06 • 3min
Factions within the National Convention
46:38 • 9min
Factional Squabbles and the Trial of the King
55:12 • 2min