Storming the Bastille
Rick Dakan
Here we go! The French Revolution moves from politics to violence with one of the most famous days in history.
This article explores the events of July 12th to the 14th, when the people of Paris rose up in arms against what they perceived as royal tyranny and a potential massacre. Many of the key places from that day remain today.
Click here to walk in the footsteps of the storming of the Bastille!