An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
547. The French Revolution: The Execution of the King (Part 4)
March 13, 2025
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Antoine de Baecque
Context:
Explicitly described as 'this great book' when discussing the deaths of notable figures during the French Revolution, including Princess de Lamballe and Louis XVI. The hosts quote from the book regarding the lack of formal proclamation of the French Republic.
Author: Victor Hugo
Context:
Referenced when discussing the suggestion that Louis XVI should be sent to the galleys as punishment, with the comparison 'Like Jean Valjean in Les Misérables.'
Author: Denis Diderot
Context:
Mentioned in the context of discussing Malzherbe, who as national censor 'allowed Diderot to publish the encyclopedia, which was kind of very radical, very atheist-tinged.'