3.26- The Trial of Louis XVI

After the Battle of Valmy the French armies advanced on all fronts.  

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On May 31-June 2, 1793 Paris once again rose in armed insurrection against the national government. 

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La fin du premier empire est marqué par une lassitude du peuple français de la guerre et de son coût, tant humain qu'économique. Dans ce cadre, le retour d'une monarchie, sous une forme constitutionnelle, séduit de plus en plus. C'est le comte de provence, héritier des Bourbons, ... Show More

In 1661 the 23 year-old French king Louis the XIV had been on the throne for 18 years when his chief minister, Cardinal Mazarin, died. Louis is reported to have said to his ministers, “It is now time that I govern my affairs myself. You will assist me with your counsels when I as ... Show More

In 1661 the 23 year-old French king Louis the XIV had been on the throne for 18 years when his chief minister, Cardinal Mazarin, died. Louis is reported to have said to his ministers, “It is now time that I govern my affairs myself. You will assist me with your counsels when I as ... Show More

The fate of Louis-Charles, son of the last king of France, was for years shrouded in rumour.The little boy was said to have died in prison in 1795. But for years, rumours spread that he had been swapped with an imposter.It wasn't until a team of scientists took DNA samples from t ... Show More