Storming of the Bastille - World History Encyclopedia
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The Gathering StormRiots of 12-13 JulyThe Bastille: Symbol of TyrannyStorming The BastilleAftermathBuilt in the 14th century to defend Paris against the English, the Bastille was a fortress in every sense of the word. With eight round towers, two drawbridges, and walls eight feet thick, the Bastille loomed over the city as a physical manifestation of the power of the old regime. Converted into a state prison at the start of the 15th century, mos...See more on worldhistory.org Built in the 14th century to defend Paris against the English, the Bastille was a fortress in every sense of the word. With eight round towers, two drawbridges, and walls eight feet thick, the Bastille loomed over the city as a physical manifestation of the power of the old regime. Converted into a state prison at the start of the 15th century, mos...
Built in the 14th century to defend Paris against the English, the Bastille was a fortress in every sense of the word. With eight round towers, two drawbridges, and walls eight feet thick, the Bastille loomed over the city as a physical manifestation of the power of the old regime. Converted into a state prison at the start of the 15th century, mos...
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