3.17- A Temporary Summit

<p>In June 1791 the royal family tried to escape from Paris, but they were busted while passing through Verennes. </p> <p>Sponsor link: <a href="http://www/lynda.com/revolutions">lynda.com/revolutions</a></p> 

<p><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14px;">Would really like to get my hands on the salacious limericks </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14px;">the good Emperor composed while whacked on spice. </span></p> 

<p>After the Flight to Varennes, populist agistators in Paris called for an end to the monarchy, leading to a bloody confrontation in July 1791.</p> <p>Coming Dec 14: <a href="http://www.revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com">revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com</a></p> 

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the treaties France entered into with the United States of America in 1778, to give open support to the USA in its revolutionary war against Britain and to promote French trade across the Atlantic. This alliance had profound consequences for all th ... Show More

Learn more about a turbulent period of Portugal's history: the French invasions and the revolution that followed. 

<p>Quoi ? Une 2ème révolution française ?! On connaît celle de 1789 mais la 2ème, c’était quand ?</p> <p>C’était en mai 1968. D’accord, le mot « révolution » est peut-être un peu exagéré... Il n’y a pas eu de révolution politique. Par contre, on a assisté à une révolution des mœu ... Show More

La Révolution française (1789-1799) est un événement majeur de l'histoire mondiale qui marque la fin de l'Ancien Régime en France et le début de l'ère moderne. Elle se caractérise par une série de bouleversements politiques, sociaux et économiques.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-s ... Show More

Nerva's brief reign was stormy, but his choice of Trajan as heir was inspired. 

<p>Despite Belisarius&apos; victory at Dara in 530, dissatisfaction was growing with Justinian which would soon lead to rebellion.</p><p>For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website <a href='https://www.nickholmesauthor.com/'>nickholmesauthor.com</a><br/>Find my latest b ... Show More

L'histoire de France est marquée par de grands hommes et parmi eux, les rois ont une place de choix. François I­er est donc devenu la clef de voûte de la France du XVIIe siècle, qui s'engage alors vers le statut de première puissance économique et culturelle au monde. 

<p>Steven, James and Rudy sit down for a long discussion on the French Communist Party from its inception all the way to its present state. We cover all the periods in its history: the Pre-WW2 Popular Front, the post WW2 entrance into government, its isolation, and its coming bac ... Show More

<p>Even as wars of religion in France prompt calls for toleration, hardly anyone makes a principled case for freedom of conscience… apart from Sebastian Castellio.</p>