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Explicitly mentioned as 'his wonderful book' when quoting a passage about the hailstorm that hit France in summer 1788. The author is referred to as 'Robert Danton' in the transcript but this is likely Robert Darnton, the historian.

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Referenced when discussing stereotypes and caricatures of the French Revolution and the French elite, suggesting that if one had read this book, they might have incorrect assumptions about the aristocracy's response to the crisis.