Insurrection of 10 August 1792: The Day Paris Rose in Revolution

The Insurrection of 10 August 1792 was a pivotal event during the French Revolution when a mob of revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris, leading to the fall of the monarchy and the imprisonment of King Louis XVI.

By Hrothsige Frithowulf

Published: February 29, 2024

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