Day 285 of 365

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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