Storming of the Bastille
The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 was an important development in, and later a symbol of, the French Revolution. Though at the time the Bastille contained only seven prisoners, its taking marked the beginning of open rebellion against the king. The first anniversary of the event was celebrated by holding the Fête de la Fédération. The Fête de la Fédération is itself commemerated each year in France in an event known in English as Bastille Day, France's national holiday.
Fiction
A historical fiction account of the storming of the Bastille can be found in A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.
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A Tale of Two Cities - Charles Dickens
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Background |
| ► | Necker's dismissal |
| ► | Armed conflict |
| ► | The Bastille is stormed |
| ► | Aftermath |
| ► | Fiction |
| ► | References |
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