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The French Revolution: The Reign of Terror A Level and IB History Revision Guides: Mr Allsop History
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An A Level and IB History revision podcast for students studying the French Revolution. This episode explores the situation in France following the execution of Louis XVI in 1793, and why the Convention introduced the Terror. The podcast considers both external and internal pressures within France at the time, and goes on to explore how and why the Convention chose to respond in such an extreme way to the situation. The role of Maximilien Robespierre is considered in particular, along with an exploration of the reasons for his downfall.
An A Level and IB History revision podcast for students studying the French Revolution. This episode explores the situation in France following the execution of Louis XVI in 1793, and why the Convention introduced the Terror. The podcast considers both external and internal pressures within France at the time, and goes on to explore how and why the Convention chose to respond in such an extreme way to the situation. The role of Maximilien Robespierre is considered in particular, along with an exploration of the reasons for his downfall.
15 min