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French Revolution (1789-1799). National Assembly. 4 and 5 Au
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French Revolution (1789-1799). National Assembly. 4 and 5 Au
French Revolution (1789-1799). National Assembly on 4 and 5 August, 1789. Engraving of the time
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This engraving captures the historic moment of the National Assembly in session on the 4 and 5 August, 1789, during the French Revolution (1789-1799). The National Assembly, a unicameral legislative body, was formed in response to the growing unrest and financial crisis in France. The people of France, tired of the absolute monarchy and the privileges of the nobility, demanded change and flocked to Paris to take part in the political process. The image shows the interior of the Estates-General building, where the National Assembly was convened. The grandeur of the space is evident in the ornate columns and intricately designed lamps. However, the solemnity of the occasion is not lost as the assembled deputies, dressed in their contemporary attire, sit attentively, engrossed in the debates that would shape the future of France. The French Revolution, a period of radical social and political upheaval, marked the end of the monarchy and the birth of the modern French state. The National Assembly, with its revolutionary spirit, played a pivotal role in the drafting of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, which established the fundamental principles of liberty, equality, and property rights. This engraving is a testament to the European age of enlightenment and the contemporary spirit of the time. It offers a glimpse into the political events that shaped the history of Europe and continues to influence the political landscape of the modern world.
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