Make terror the order of the day! With news of Toulon's treason hitting a hungry capital, insurrection returns to Paris. Spurred on by the ultraradical factions, the people demand food and the means the seize it!

This episode explores the last successful rising of the Parisian Sans-Culottes. From price controls to the Revolutionary Army, the popular movement scores considerable victories!

Episode Extras

1.79.1 Hébertists: Leaders or Followers?

What do historians make of 4 and 5 September? How should we interpret Hébertist involvement? These questions and more are explored in this episode extra examining the debates of these famous days!

1.79.2 Hébertist Questions and Answers

Members' questions on the Hebertists! Why were so many to be found in the War Ministry? Where were other ultraradical strongholds? I ask your questions on the Hébertists!

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Clash of the Jacobin Giants! Eager to entrench his leadership of the ultra-radical movement, Hébert goes on the attack. Denouncing Danton and Montagnard moderates, the Hébertists also clash with Robespierre. With power struggles erupting over the Constitution and the Committee of Public Safety, the fracturing of the Mountain had begun! 

This episode explores efforts to refresh the Committee of Public Safety in July 1793, the factional feud between Hébert and Danton, and the attempt of Hébertists to implement the Constitution of 1793. 

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Explore one of the most unique and controversial Founding Fathers! Together with Historian Daniele Bolelli (History on Fire Podcast), this episode examines the life and impact of Thomas Paine. The conversation covers Paine's influential works, 'Common Sense’, 'Rights of Man’, and ‘The Age of Reason’, and highlights his pivotal role in the American and French revolutions. Despite his popular contributions to revolutionary thought, Paine's later work resulted in infamy, leaving him isolated at the end of his life. Daniele and William also discuss his complex relationships with notable figures like George Washington.

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Hunger returns to Paris! Plagued by shortages and inflation, the capital's Jacobins battle to maintain control. Amidst the unrest, the Enraged strike back!

This episode explores the continuing power struggles between the Jacobins, the Hébertists, and the Enragés. It also unpacks the shifting policies of these factions as all try to retain the support of the sans-culottes.

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The faction menace returns! The Enraged and the Jacobins battle for supremacy, while the Hébertists rise to challenge both! This episode explore The Manifesto of the Enraged, and the emergence of Jacques Hébert as a revolutionary leader.

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Murder in the bathtub! Explore the most famous assassination of the French Revolution! From the motives of Charlotte Corday to the legacy of Jean-Paul Marat, this episode leaves unpacks it all!

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1.75.1 The Cult of Marat

A new Jesus?! Explore the crazy developments of the Cult of Marat!

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History Daily is another great history podcast that you might enjoy. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time.

Check out History Daily on all major podcast platforms.

https://www.noiser.com/history-daily

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It’s time for the French History Games! I team up with The Age of Napoleon and The Siècle to host a very special sporting event. Get ready for some controversial gold medal winners, and you can nominate your own!

Nominate Your Winners & Feature on the Show!

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Corruption, Disappointment, Misfortune, Competence, Incompetence, Eloquence, Idealism, and Stupidity!

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Your Commentators

Check out the other great podcasts from this episode:

"The Age of Napoleon" by Everett Rummage

"The Siècle" by David Montgomery

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An instrument of pacification. Fearful of civil war and another insurrection, the deputies of the National Convention (finally) create a constitution. Despite the fact it was never properly implemented, the Constitution of 1793 continues to shape our politics in the 21st century.

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Was evacuating 30,000 civilians from Toulon even possible? What happens to Napoleon after the siege? How did Gironde respond to the purge of their deputies? These questions and more are explored in this fantastic bonus episode available exclusively for members of the Grey History Community!

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A tremendous victory and a terrible cost. Explore the trials and controversies of the siege of Toulon, and Napoleon’s great victory!

Don't miss the Episode Extras!

1.73.1 The Evacuation of Toulon

Thousands try to flee Toulon as the Republic’s armies advance. In the resulting chaos, scenes of misery and panic define the last hours of the siege. Historians paint starkly different pictures of these events, and the controversies are countless. 

1.73.2 The Failed Burning of the French Fleet

Tasked with destroying the French Mediterranean Fleet, the Allies fail miserably. This episode extra examines the decision to destroy Toulon’s fleet and the amateurish operation which followed. It also explores the long term consequences of Allied actions.

1.73.3 Terror in Toulon

Reclaimed by the Republic, vengeance was swift. Mass shootings engulfed Toulon as the royalist rebels were put to the sword. This episode extra explores the phases of Toulon’s Terror and the controversies which surround them.

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