“The Tree of Feudalism?!” is the second Episode Extra for Episode 33, “What about Second Revolution?” Experience the sombre Fête de la Fédération of 1792, including a symbolic tree that was symbolic in more ways than one. The...
“In the name of the King” is the first Episode Extra for Episode 33, “What about Second Revolution?”
Explore the importance of Vergniaud’s famous speech of 3 July 1792.
A deeper dive into Lafayette’s unsuccessful coup attempt and the role of the court in the general’s failure.
In February 1791, King Louis’ aunts escaped from Paris. How did the popular press react? How did their journey differ from the King’s later flight?
An exploration of the life of the Comte de Mercy-Argenteau and Lafayette’s schemes of 1792.
As King Louis requested that the Legislative Assembly proclaimed war against the King of Hungary and Bohemia, he did so in an unusual manner. Listen to Madame de Stael’s interesting observations of the historic event.
Although De Lessart was impeached in March 1792, this was just the start of his troubles. Discover the unfortunate demise of France’s Foreign Minister in August 1792.
The Feuillant leader Antoine Barnave lists multiple reasons to maintain the peace as he tries to save the Constitution of 1791.
Charles-Élie de Ferrières describes the various seditious acts undertaken by the non-juring clergy as they try to undermine the revolutionary regime.
Genevan journalist Mallet Du Pan attacks the Legislative Assembly for its immoral and unjust decree against the nation’s emigrants.