478. The French Revolution: Showdown in Versailles (Part 4)

This podcast episode examines the multifaceted societal and political tensions in France leading up to the revolution, illustrating how the environmental crisis, economic distress, and growing population unrest coalesced to dismantle the Ancien Régime. From rising bread prices to the formation of the National Assembly and the Oath of the Tennis Court, the narrative encapsulates the urgency and fervor that propelled the people towards revolution, ultimately portraying the chaos and discontent as a necessary catalyst for change.