The Execution of Marie Antoinette: a Turning Point in Revolutionary France
Words: 958 2125Marie Antoinette, a name synonymous with the excesses of the French monarchy, met her tragic end on October 16, 1793. Her execution was not just the demise of a queen but a pivotal moment in the French Revolution, symbolizing the overthrow of the old regime and the birth of a new order. The events leading to her execution and the day itself are woven with dramatic turns that illustrate the intense social and political upheaval of the era. Born Maria […]