Jigsaw Puzzle : Armed Police Collect Tax
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Armed Police Collect Tax
French Government officials seeking to make an inventory of church property meet resistance from peasants who regard it as an attack on the Church
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Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Experience the rich history and intrigue of 19th century France with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle collection. Featuring an evocative image from Mary Evans Prints Online, "Armed Police Collect Tax" captures the tension between French Government officials and peasants during an attempt to inventory church property. This challenging puzzle invites you to immerse yourself in the past, piece by piece. Engage your mind, exercise your problem-solving skills, and bring history to life in the comfort of your own home. The intricate details and vivid colors of this high-quality puzzle will keep you engaged for hours, making it a perfect activity for puzzle enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone in search of a captivating pastime. Unleash your inner detective and piece together this intriguing piece of history.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in French history during the early 20th century, as armed police officers attempt to collect taxes on church property in the Haut-Languedoc region of France, in the year 1906. The scene unfolds in the picturesque Loire region, with its rolling hills and quaint villages, yet the idyllic setting is disrupted by the tense standoff between authorities and the local peasants. The French government, under the Third Republic, was seeking to make an inventory of church property as part of a broader effort to secularize the country. However, the peasants, many of whom were deeply religious and saw this as an attack on their faith, refused to comply. The situation quickly escalated into disorder, with the peasants brandishing pitchforks and other farming tools as weapons of resistance. The armed police officers, dressed in their uniforms and carrying rifles, are determined to carry out their duties, but the defiant peasants are not backing down. The tension in the air is palpable, with both sides dug in for a confrontation. This historical event, known as the "Affaire des Fonds Consolides," was a significant turning point in the relationship between the French government and the rural population, and highlights the complexities of religious and political tensions during this period. This powerful photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, is a poignant reminder of the rich and complex history of France, and the challenges that its people have faced in shaping their nation's identity.
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