Marisa Linton

Marisa Linton, Professor Emeritus in History at Kingston University, delves into the French Revolution's pivotal moments. She unpacks the complex causes behind this monumental upheaval, highlighting the monarchy's failures and social tensions. The discussion includes the factual misrepresentation of Marie Antoinette and her perceived detachment from the populace. Linton also explores the moral dilemmas of revolutionary leaders during the Reign of Terror, illustrating the paradox of seeking justice through violence and the revolution's enduring impact on modern political thought.

Explore the fall of the French monarchy, the execution of Louis XVI, and the rise of extreme factions during the Reign of Terror. Discover the clash of ideologies between Robespierre and Donton, leading to Napoleon's rise to power. Evaluate the lasting impact of the Revolution on religion, timekeeping, and human rights frameworks.

Delving into the French Revolution, the podcast explores key events like the Flight to Varen, struggles of female leaders, the Storming of the Bastille, and King Louis XVI's tumultuous reign. It vividly portrays the global impact, noble ideals, brutal methods, social challenges, and the emergence of ordinary people asserting their rights in a period of revolutionary chaos.