Maximilien robespierre and the reign of terror 2020 a. The reign of terror, 17931794 posted on june 18, 2016 by cointelbr0 the trial and execution of louis xvi had. French revolutionmovie study guide by mhorak123 includes 18 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. However, during their reign of terror, the french revolutionaries changed many things, including the calendar.
Robespierre and the french revolution full movie online. The reign of terror was a period of the french revolution where the french government was dominated by the committee of public safety cps and the committee of. In 1794, french revolutionary maximilien robespierre produced the worlds first defense of. Frances reign of terror driven by violent propaganda. Robespierre and the french revolution is a bbc dramadocumentary examining robespierres year in charge of the committee of public safety during the french revolution. Reign of terror, period of the french revolution from september 5, 1793, to july 27, 1794, during which the revolutionary government decided to take harsh measures against those suspected of being enemies of the revolution nobles, priests, and hoarders. It is time to mark clearly the aim of the revolution and the end toward which we wish to move. The french revolution was once brought about by means of an imbalence of wealth. This involved the complete elimination of the old regime, and required one man so deeply rooted in. True, in the name of liberty, equality, and fraternity, it. There were eleven other members who deserve as much blame as he does, but yes, he is to blame. As compared with the american revolution, the french revolution wanted a complete change in political and social structure from within. July robespierre calls for the removal of the king. Robespierre and the french revolution tv movie 2009 on imdb.
Videosdocumentaryterror robespierre and the french revolution. Pbs the gilded age 2018 meet the titans and barons of the late 19th century, whose extravagance contrasted with the poverty of the struggling workers who challenged them. Why robespierre chose terror first totalitarian revolution. Why did robespierre initiate the reign of terror french. What side was robespierre on in the french revolution. This film combines drama, archive and documentary interviews to examine robespierres year in charge of the committee. Drama tv movie in 1794, french revolutionary maximilien robespierre produced the worlds first defense of state terror claiming that the road to virtue lay through political violence. The watchwords of the french revolution were liberty, equality and fraternity. Terror in the french revolution and today international. Rosamond hooperhamersley april 11, 2015 maximilien robespierre also known as the incorruptible, is regarded as one of the most notorious figures of the french revolution. Robespierres defense of the french revolution remains one of the most powerful and unnerving justifications for political violence ever written, and has extraordinary resonance in a world obsessed with terrorism and appalled by the language of its proponents. Synopsis edit in 1794, french revolutionary maximilien robespierre produced the worlds first defense of state terror claiming that the road to virtue lay through political violence. He was not the only member of the committee of public safety.
So they revolted and received vigour and illustration. Robespierre and the french revolution is a 2009 documentary broadcast on bbc two in july 2009. But while his reign of terror reinvigorated the revolution, it. Speech to the convention, february 5, 1794 click here for original french. Dramadocumentary on the 365 days that robespierre sat on the committee of public safety known as the terror. Maximilien robespierre is one of the bestknown and most influential figures of the french revolution. Maximilien robespierre promised to usher a fairer, more representative form of government to the french people. Terror robespierre and the french revolution part 1 youtube.
The term terror, means the terrorism carried out by a revolutionary state, and hails back to the french revolution. Citizen robespierre was one of those a leading figure in urging the terror. Maximilien robespierre has always provoked strong feelings. Again, i stress that the subtitles are loosely transcribed. French revolution part ii the republic, the convention. The focus of the film is the relationship between danton, the romantic, freespirited french revolutionary, and robespierre, the muchmaligned figure who is. Robespierre and the french revolution is a 2009 documentary broadcast on bbc two. In a conversation with daubigny, robespierre states that he turned 36 years old in the month of may. Dantons role in the onset of the revolution has been disputed. For the english he is the seagreen incorruptible portrayed by carlyle, the repellent figure at the head of the revolution, who sent thousands of people to their death under the guillotine. Robespierre and the french revolution, sat, bbc2 revelations. He was instrumental in the period of the revolution commonly known as the reign of terror, which ended with his arrest and execution in 1794. In a speech given to the national convention in february 1794, robespierre justifies the use of revolutionary terror.
Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Plotters seek to bring down maximilien robespierre and end his bloodthirsty reign of terror. Robespierre and the french revolution by mark hayhurst. This film combines drama, archive and documentary interviews to examine robespierres year in charge of the committee of public safety the. The french, for the most part, dislike his memory still more. T he american attitude toward the french revolution has been generally favorablenaturally enough for a nation itself born in revolution. A riveting biography of the french revolutions most enigmatic figure that restores him to his pivotal historic place. Maximilien robespierre and the reign of terror part 1 duration.
The reign of terror, by maximilien robespierre and the. During the french revolution, he was known by his supporters as \\. The terror, led by maximilien robespierre and the committee for public safety, was used in an effort to consolidate radical views spreading throughout the country at the time by passing legislation allowing for supposed enemies of the revolution. In 1794, french revolutionary maximilien robespierre produced the worlds first defense of state terror claiming that the road to virtue lay through. In the latter months of 1793 he came to dominate the committee of public safety, the principal organ of the revolutionary government during the reign of terror, but in 1794 he was overthrown and executed. Some time ago we set forth the principles of our foreign policy. In 1794, french revolutionary maximilien robespierre produced the worlds first defense of state terror claiming that the road to virtue lay through political. Robespierre on virtue and terror 1794 french revolution. Robespierre and the french revolution 2009 the movie. Tabula rasa for two violins, string orchestra and prepared. Robespierre and the french revolution dramadocumentary on the 365 days that robespierre sat on the committee of public safety known as the terror during which the french republic descended.
Robespierre and the french revolution 2009 documentary film. But as revolutions go, the french one in 1789 was among the worst. Maximilien robespierre and the reign of terror of the. Maximilien robespierre, radical jacobin leader and one of the principal figures in the french revolution. Since his execution by guillotine in july 1794, maximilien robespierre has been contested terrain for historians, at once the most notorious leader of the french revolution and the least comprehensible. In 1794, french revolutionary maximilien robespierre.
Maximilien robespierre believed in them passionately. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In 1794, french revolutionary maximilien robespierre produced the worlds first defense of state terror claiming that the road to virtue lay through political violence. So why did the french revolution initially premised on the ideas of liberty, equality and fraternity come to be defined by the guillotine, regicide, rivers of blood and the reign of terror. In july 1793, the revolution was at its lowest ebb. With stephen hogan, vasile albinet, david andress, martin hancock. The higher elegance had an excessive amount of whilst the operating elegance had not anything in any respect. On 18 floreal may 7th 1794 maximilien robespierre addressed the national convention, summarised the course of the revolution and explained the relationship between virtue and terror.
During the french revolution, the revolutionaries wanted to make a new government that would give the citizens more freedom, liberty, and equality. Terror robespierre and the french revolution youtube. Reign of terror reissued as the black book is a 1949 american film noir directed by anthony mann and starring robert cummings, richard basehart and arlene dahl. The reign of terror, led by robespierre, was a period of the french revolution during which many. While an english version of this film does exist, i found.
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