French Revolution

A little liberté, égalité, and fraternité in honor of Bastille Day on July 14. A few oddities to remind you that the French Revolution was ridiculously awesome.

The French Revolution (1789 – 1799) shows the main revolution during this time period which allowed the common man to share their ideas. This revolution was sparked by philosophers who discussed the ideals of life and how they could get the ideal government for the maximum amount of freedom and equality of the citizens without sacrificing the functionality of the government. (MolG)

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Detail, "Liberty Leading the People", Delacroix, 1830, oil on canvas, 260 x 325cm, Louvre. Liberty leads the charge, grasping the tricolour in one hand and a rifle in the other. She's flanked by a pistol-wielding boy as they push across the Seine to City Hall.

Storming the Bastille during the French Revolution. Illustration by Sep E. Scott 14 July marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution in 1789. The famous prison held only seven prisoners at the time, but it was an iconic moment of the Revolution in Paris following the refusal of nobles […]

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