Raid on the Bastille (12 juin 1789 – 14 juill. 1789)
Description:
On June 12, Though enthusiastic about the recent breakdown of royal power, Parisians grew panicked as rumors of an impending military coup began to circulate. A popular insurgency culminated on July 14 when rioters stormed the Bastille fortress in an attempt to secure gunpowder and weapons; many consider this event, now commemorated in France as a national holiday, as the start of the French Revolution.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
12 juin 1789
14 juill. 1789
~ 1 months and 2 days