Robespierre was a key person in the government during the french revolution. As the revolution progressed, so did dantons revolutionary ideals evolve. A riveting biography of the french revolutions most enigmatic figure that restores him to his pivotal historic place. The reign of terror, 17931794 posted on june 18, 2016 by cointelbr0 the trial and execution of louis xvi had pushed revolutionary france into a new stage. The absolute monarchy that had ruled france for centuries collapsed in three years. Nov 18, 2007 by february, 1794, robespierre viewed the situation of the revolution as analagous to that of a city under siege. How did robespierre impact the french revolution and the. A marxist political portrait of robespierre, examining his changing image among historians and the different aspects of robespierre as an ideologue, as a political democrat, as a social democrat, as a practitioner of revolution, as a politician and as a popular leaderleader of revolution, it also touches on his legacy for the future. But as revolutions go, the french one in 1789 was among the worst. He and his followers set out to fix france by cutting out its past. Robespierre unleashing terror in the french revolution. A jacobin, he was one of the most radical leaders of the french revolution. This film combines drama, archive and documentary interviews to examine robespierre s year in charge of the committee of public.
From march to september 1793, many people in the french countryside revolted against the revolution and asked for the monarchy to be restored. After a public reaction against his extreme policies, he. Why did robespierre initiate the reign of terror french. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Sep 11, 2012 britains bloodiest dynasty s1 e1 britains bloodiest dynasty. Song tabula rasa for two violins, string orchestra and prepared piano.
The french revolution 17891799 was a period of radical social and political upheaval in french and european history. A riveting biography of the french revolution s most enigmatic figure that restores him to his pivotal historic place. This revolt was called the vendeen insurrection and let 100,000 people dead. In august of the same year, he helped to lead a coup that overthrew the paris commune and replaced it with a more radical city government. In robespierre, the players take on the roles of factions during the french revolution. The french revolution did not only changed history, but changed frances historical monarchy government to a more republic government. With civil war spreading from the vendee and hostile armies surrounding france on all sides, the revolutionary government decided to make terror the order of the day september 5 decree and to take harsh measures against those. In 1794, french revolutionary maximilien robespierre produced the worlds first defense of state terror claiming that the road to virtue lay through political violence. Terror robespierre and the french revolution youtube. It paved the way for the beginning of the end of monarchies and france found itself trying on different governments during and after the revolution. Robespierre and eight other men were on the committee of public safety. Britains bloodiest dynasty s1 e1 britains bloodiest dynasty.
French military successes served to undermine the justification for such ruthlessness and a conspiracy was formed to overthrow robespierre. Robespierre and the french revolutiontonight, bbc2. Apr 06, 2014 robespierre encouraged the execution, mostly by guillotine, of more than 17,000 enemies of the revolution. Facilitated by enlightened thinking and the terrible violence in the late 18th century, the french revolution of 1789 brought major political and social change to france. He was in charge of the government during the reign of terror, when thousands of persons were executed without trial. Robespierre and the french revolution dramadocumentary on the 365 days that robespierre sat on the committee of public safety known as the terror during which the french republic descended. I am responding to what will soon be unleashed through the englishspeaking world. Ludus with movement artist bournemouth sinfoniettarichard studttasmin littlerobert aldwinckle. This film combines drama, archive and documentary interviews to examine robespierre s year in charge of the committee of public safety the powerful state machine at the. It was designed to fight the enemies of the revolution. Enemy forces were advancing over french soil, british ships hovered near french ports hoping to link up with rebels, the vendee had become a region of open rebellion, and federalist revolts were frequent. Essay on use of terror in the french revolution 1108 words. The intensification of the reign of terror and robespierre s autocracy made him increasingly unpopular. He was educated in paris and entered the same profession as his father.
Since his execution by guillotine in july 1794, maximilien robespierre has been contested terrain for historians, at once the most notorious leader of. In 1793, maximilien robespierre slowly began rising to power. French revolution did not fail, but it was the political system of the i. The french revolution was a revolution that changed france history completely. At the beginning each player receives one identity tile face down and keeps it secretly until the end of the game. Grade 59despite the title, this book is primarily a history of the french revolution from 1789 through robespierre s execution in 1794. The comity of public safety led by robespierre decided to curb this insurrection. Just two paragraphs summarize the five years between robespierre s downfall and napoleons dictatorship. By february, 1794, robespierre viewed the situation of the revolution as analagous to that of a city under siege. After a public reaction against his extreme policies, he was executed without trial. Terror robespierre and the french revolution part 2 youtube. During his years at school and college, he was inspired by roman philosophers like cicero and cato.
Robespierre and the french revolution in world history. French revolution free download as powerpoint presentation. Among other things, rousseau had argued for the theory of social contract which was against the divine right of the monarchs and. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Robespierre and the french revolution tv movie 2009.
Reign of terror, period of the french revolution from september 5, 1793, to july 27, 1794, during which the revolutionary government decided to take harsh measures against those suspected of being enemies of the revolution nobles, priests, and hoarders. Execution of robespierre french revolution timeline. Over 40,000 people 85% of the people killed were poor supposedly those for whom the revolution was carried out. This film combines drama, archive and documentary interviews to examine robespierres year in charge of the committee of public safety the powerful state machine at the. S chama, a regular writer and presenter of tv histories, is an expert on the french revolution and author of an excellent book on the subject, citizens. Jun 30, 2009 in the wake of the french revolution of 1789 one of its leaders, maximilien robespierre, made a passionate defence of the use of terror against those who wanted a counter revolution. Economy disintegrated and poor people did not benefit from the changes. Robespierre, a political game of hidden identities in french revolution.
Publication date 1909 topics robespierre, maximilien, 17581794. Mcgowen gives no more biographical information on robespierre than other studies of the revolution provide. Terror is nothing other than justice, prompt, severe, inflexible a quote from robespierre. T he american attitude toward the french revolution has been generally favorablenaturally enough for a nation itself born in revolution. Oct 24, 2009 robespierre and the french revolution dramadocumentary on the 365 days that robespierre sat on the committee of public safety known as the terror during which the french republic descended.
In july 1794, the national convention finally took action fearing for their own safety, and decided to turn on robespierre by demanding his arrest and execution. Betrayal part 1 of 4 the real game of thrones timeline duration. Robespierre was also the leader of a radical group called the jacobins. Why robespierre chose terror first totalitarian revolution. Maximilien robespierre, the architect of the french revolution s reign of terror, is overthrown and arrested by the national convention. Mar 19, 2010 from march to september 1793, many people in the french countryside revolted against the revolution and asked for the monarchy to be restored. As the leading member of the committee of public safety. Mar 27, 2015 french revolution did not fail, but it was the political system of the i. The incorruptible robespierre, as he was nicknamed, was a virtuous but bloody figure in the french revolution. French revolution reign of terror maximilien robespierre. A continuation of my french revolution lecture series. Reign of terror primary sources the french revolution and. By 1794 population was asking if the toll was really worth to change the political system. The intensification of the reign of terror and robespierres autocracy made him increasingly unpopular.
Talmons origins of totalitarian democracy in the 50s, and so forth. In july 1793, the revolution was at its lowest ebb. Robespierre and the french revolution tv movie 2009 on imdb. The poor french citizens got the courage to start a revolution from the american revolution. True, in the name of liberty, equality, and fraternity, it overthrew a corrupt regime. In the latter months of 1793 he came to dominate the committee of public safety, the principal organ of the revolutionary government during the reign of terror, but in 1794 he was overthrown and executed. Aug 05, 2016 a continuation of my french revolution lecture series. The goal robespierre was to remake france according to the principles of the enlightenment. In the wake of the french revolution of 1789 one of its leaders, maximilien robespierre, made a passionate defence of the use of terror against those who wanted a counterrevolution. Declaration of the rights of man and citizenof 1793 includes more info than first version adopted in 1789 influenced by american declaration for independence and. Just two paragraphs summarize the five years between robespierres downfall and napoleons dictatorship.
Robespierre and the french revolution full movie stream free download terror. After years of increasing dissatisfaction with the way they were treated by the royal family and aristocratic class, the people of france moved towards improving their lot in life by the formation of a. Robespierre was the leader of the reign of terror, which was when the french national convention killed over 17,000 enemy of the revolution. Robespierre encouraged the execution, mostly by guillotine, of more than 17,000 enemies of the revolution. This segment focuses on the reign of terror 17931794. Role of maximilien robespierre during the french revolution. Maximilien robespierre, radical jacobin leader and one of the principal figures in the french revolution.
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