V.1.1 A MOST UNLIKELY REVOLUTION

MENU: 5.1.1. A most unlikely revolution 

REACTIONARIES PROVOKE "THE TERRIBLE YEAR" OF DEFEAT, INSURRECTION AND CARNAGE

(1870-1871)

They launch France into war without preparation or alliances, believing that victory will prevent liberals from winning the next election. 

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In brief

• A war of choice brings disaster

• Hallucinations of an enclosed population 

• Treason?

• Tensions rise

• Guards become a counter-power 

• Cannons the army neglects  

• Prussians parade but guards steal the show 

• The Assembly pours more oil on the fire

• The cannons on the hills 

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