Medieval and modern times : an introduction to the history of western Europe form the dissolution of the Roman empire to the present time . niedthem, and they were fired upon and nearly a himdred werekilled. After a brief, courageous attack the place was surren-dered, and the mob rushed into the gloomy pile. They foundonly seven prisoners, but one poor fellow had lost his wits andanother had no idea why he had been kept there for years. Thecaptives were freed amidst great enthusiasm, and the peoplesoon set to work to demolish the of The anniversary of the fall of the Bastille i
Medieval and modern times : an introduction to the history of western Europe form the dissolution of the Roman empire to the present time . niedthem, and they were fired upon and nearly a himdred werekilled. After a brief, courageous attack the place was surren-dered, and the mob rushed into the gloomy pile. They foundonly seven prisoners, but one poor fellow had lost his wits andanother had no idea why he had been kept there for years. Thecaptives were freed amidst great enthusiasm, and the peoplesoon set to work to demolish the of The anniversary of the fall of the Bastille is still celebrated asguard^™ the great national holiday of France. The rising of the peopleto protect themselves against the machinations of the kingsassociates who, it was believed, wished to block reform, and the The French Revolution 499 successful attack on a monument of ancient tyranny appearedto be the opening of a new era of freedom. The disorders ofthese July days led to the formation of the national was made up of volunteers from among the more pros-perous citizens, who organized themselves to maintain order and. PM
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