An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

547. The French Revolution: The Execution of the King (Part 4)

March 13, 2025

Description

The second revolution that engulfed France over the course of 1792 reached its climax in December, with an astonishing, world-changing spectacle, which held all the eyes of Europe spellbound:...
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Books Referenced

Glory and Terror, Seven Deaths Under the French Revolution

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.

Les Misérables

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.'

Encyclopédie

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.'