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When the King Took Flight,New
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On a June night in 1791, King Louis XVI and MarieAntoinette fled Paris in disguise, hoping to escape the mounting turmoil of the French Revolution. They were arrested by a small group of citizens a few miles from the Belgian border and forced to return to Paris. Two years later they would both die at the guillotine. It is this extraordinary story, and the events leading up to and away from it, that Tackett recounts in gripping novelistic style.The king's flight opens a window to the whole of French society during the Revolution. Each dramatic chapter spotlights a different segment of the population, from the king and queen as they plotted and executed their flight, to the people of Varennes who apprehended the royal family, to the radicals of Paris who urged an end to monarchy, to the leaders of the National Assembly struggling to control a spiraling crisis, to the ordinary citizens stunned by their king's desertion. Tackett shows how Louis's flight reshaped popular attitudes toward kingship, intensified fears of invasion and conspiracy, and helped pave the way for the Reign of Terror.Tackett brings to life an array of unique characters as they struggle to confront the monumental transformations set in motion in 1789. In so doing, he offers an important new interpretation of the Revolution. By emphasizing the unpredictable and contingent character of this story, he underscores the power of a single event to change irrevocably the course of the French Revolution, and consequently the history of the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'When the King Took Flight'? A: 'When the King Took Flight' explores the dramatic events surrounding King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette's attempt to escape Paris during the French Revolution, reflecting on the societal impacts and the consequences of their flight.
- Q: Who is the author of 'When the King Took Flight'? A: The author of 'When the King Took Flight' is Timothy Tackett.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'When the King Took Flight' was published on October 18, 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'When the King Took Flight'? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: Is 'When the King Took Flight' a new or used book? A: 'When the King Took Flight' is listed as a new book in good condition.
- Q: What genre does 'When the King Took Flight' belong to? A: 'When the King Took Flight' falls under the memoirs category, focusing on historical events.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the book offer about the French Revolution? A: The book provides insights into various segments of French society during the Revolution, highlighting the diverse reactions to the king's flight and how it influenced public attitudes toward monarchy.
- Q: Can you describe the writing style of Timothy Tackett in this book? A: Timothy Tackett employs a gripping, novelistic writing style that brings historical events and characters to life.
- Q: What is the significance of King Louis XVI's flight in the context of the French Revolution? A: King Louis XVI's flight is significant as it reshaped public perceptions of kingship, intensified fears of conspiracy, and contributed to the events leading up to the Reign of Terror.