Le registre d'écrou de la Bastille de 1782 à 1789 Extrait de la Nouvelle Revue du 1er décembre 1880

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As the winds of revolution began to stir in France, the Bastille stood as a symbol of royal tyranny and oppression. In "Le registre d'écrou de la Bastille de 1782 à 1789," author A. Bégis meticulously examines the prison's records, revealing the lives of those imprisoned within its walls during a tumultuous era. This document unveils the stark realities of incarceration, highlighting the arbitrary nature of justice and the profound impact of the Enlightenment ideals of liberty and equality. Ideal for historians and civic activists alike, this work provides invaluable insights into the human stories behind the statistics, illuminating the struggle for unalienable rights that would eventually ignite a nation. Discover the intricate tapestry of history woven through the entries of the infamous register.