Bastille Storm: Revolution's Spark, 1789
A Nation's Fury: The Road to the Bastille Imagine eina, 1789 France. A land of stark contrasts: opulent Versailles shimmering against a backdrop of widespread poverty and hunger. King Louis XVI, detached from the plight of his people, presided over a nation teetering on the brink of collapse. High taxes, soaring bread prices (a staple for most), and rampant unemployment had created a powder keg of discontent. This wasn't just economic hardship; it was a deep-seated sense of injustice, a feeling that the mense in power were completely out of touch....