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"Unveiling the Dark History: The Guillotine's Reign of Terror" Step back in time to the 1790s, a tumultuous era marked by political upheaval and social unrest. Witness the chilling execution of Louis XVI, King of France, as he meets his fate on January 21, 1793, at the infamous Place de la Revolution. A real depiction of this macabre device emerges through an anonymous artist's eyes in Paris between 1791 and 1792. Pierre Louis Manuel stands as a prominent figure during these times, advocating for revolutionary justice while Andre and M-J Chenier passionately express their views through art. Engravings from the late 18th century depict the martyrdom of Louis XVI and Elisabeth de France, showcasing both tragedy and revolution. The guillotine's reach extends beyond French borders; even Algeria bears witness to its gruesome power. In one engraving from "Le Peute Parisien, " dated February 5th, 1899, we see prisoners facing execution for murder under their victims' nephew's watchful eye—a haunting reminder that revenge can be merciless. Yet not all encounters with this instrument are forced upon unwilling victims. An engraving from June 19th, 1910 reveals a binder who tragically takes his own life using a cutter in a printing shop on Rue de l'Amiral Roussin in Paris—his desperate act forever etched into history. The guillotine remains an enduring symbol of the French Revolution—an emblematic representation captured within engravings like those found in "Histoire des Girondins. " Charlotte Corday herself is depicted being led towards her fateful encounter with this terrifying contraption on July 17th, 1793—a day that would forever stain history books with bloodshed.