What’s left of France’s revolutionary spirit?
27 August 2021 |
5:55 pm
French history has been marked by several bloody revolutions. We often think about the big one in 1789 which profoundly transformed French society and inspired other countries around the world. But other uprisings have shaped modern-day France as well and handed the French somewhat of a rebellious reputation. In this episode of French Connections Plus, Florence Villeminot and Genie Godula unpack the legacy of these revolutions and explore what’s left of France’s revolutionary spirit.
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