14 juill. 1789 - Storming of the Bastille
Description:
Seen as a symbolic stronghold for the authoritarian rule of the monarchy, several hundred people in Paris stormed the royal prison to get weapons. This was done in response to Louis XVI amassing royal troops in the city. The storming quickly became one of the most defining moments in the revolution.
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Date:
14 juill. 1789
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 236 ans