1.107 Robespierre to the Rescue

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The episode discusses Robespierre's efforts to counteract dechristianisation and his political maneuvers during the French Revolution.

Horrified that a foreign plot was destroying the Republic, Robespierre moved to halt the dechristianisation campaign. Motivated by practical, ideological, and political concerns, the influential Jacobin launched a blistering counterattack against radical anti-clericalism. In this struggle, he achieved only mixed success. Yet on the question of Revolutionary Government, Robespierre and his allies secured a decisive victory with the Law of 14 Frimaire in December 1793. 2026 Tours Limited places remaining for the French Revolution & Napoleon Tour (October 2026) and the Christmas Markets & History Tour (Winter 2026) ⁠⁠⁠Book Your Place Here⁠⁠⁠ Early Access Listen to Episode 1.108 "The Vendée Genocide with Historian Reynald Secher" by becoming a True Revolutionary on Patreon! The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the best value on the internet, with the best people too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the…

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Host: William Clark

Topics covered

• French Revolution
• Robespierre
• dechristianisation
• anti-clericalism
• Revolutionary Government

Keywords

• Robespierre
• French Revolution
• dechristianisation
• Jacobin
• Law of 14 Frimaire

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Organizations: Jacobin

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