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October 12
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History The French Revolution
The French Revolution (1789-1799) overthrew the monarchy and fundamentally reshaped political thought. Ideas of liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty spread globally. It also demonstrated revolution's capacity for terror. Napoleon emerged from its chaos.
Did you know?
The guillotine was actually introduced as a 'humane' method of execution!
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