The Age of Napoleon Podcast Episode Eight: Fracture
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Jul 4, 2017 This podcast explores the fracture of French society during the Revolution, discussing topics like the first Bastille Day, the Catholic counter-revolution, the rise of radicalism, and revolutionary violence.
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Days Of The Wheelbarrow
- Volunteers from all classes worked together to build the festival site during the Days of the Wheelbarrow.
- The shared labor created a carnival atmosphere and reflected widespread hope the revolution would succeed.
Unity As Political Theater
- The Feast of the Federation symbolized national unity but masked deep political divisions.
- Symbolic oaths failed to reconcile competing visions for France's future.
Religion As Social Infrastructure
- Religion anchored social services and identity, so curbing the Church spurred fierce resistance.
- Debates over church power quickly became existential conflicts, not mere policy disputes.