14th July 1789: Storming of the Bastille marks the start of the French Revolution
About this episode
This episode discusses the storming of the Bastille, a pivotal event that marked the beginning of the French Revolution.
The Bastille had long been a symbol of tyranny as a place for the imprisonment of people without trial, but when it was stormed it only contained seven ...
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