French Revolution Depicts Royal Court Drama
Historians discussed figures from the French Revolution, including Robespierre, Saint-Just, Bio-Varenne, and Col d'Herbois. The conversation touched upon the events of Thermidor and the shifting political landscape. The role of collective action and counter-revolution forces was also debated. During the French Revolution, a group of about ten women, referred to as ambassadrices, were introduced to the royal château. Under pressure, Louis XVI agreed to receive deputies requesting ratification of the Declaration of Rights. The narrative describes a romantic and epic scene from the Revolution.
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France Culture
“dit M. Labrousse, c'est la vérité même, sauf que la commune de Paris n'est plus la même, elle n'est plus la même parce que Robespierre a changé.”
Europe 1
“Ces ambassadrices, elles sont une dizaine, introduites au château, parce qu'on ne peut pas tenir les femmes loin des grilles en permanence. Sous la pression, Louis XVI accepte de recevoir des députés qui demandent, eux, la ratification de la Déclaration des droits.”
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