The Great Fear in the countryside (jul 17, 1789 – aug 3, 1789)
Description:
Rumors had spread among the peasants that the nobles had hired mercernary brigands to punish them and burn their crops. In response, peasants armed themselves and in some areas attached manors.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 17, 1789
aug 3, 1789
~ 17 days