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Great History of the French Revolution

Peter McPhee
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The mention of Peter McPhee's Great History of the French Revolution discusses the tension between the Girondins and the Jacobins and their use of the Marseillaise.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: French Revolution anthems
For: Historians and enthusiasts of revolutionary history
Key quote: I read in Peter McPhee's Great History of the French Revolution that as the tension, the feud between the Girondins and the Jacobins became more intense, the Girondins actually had a parody of the Marseillaise.
The host discusses the significance of new anthems during the French Revolution, highlighting how they reflect the changing identity of the nation. Peter McPhee's book is referenced to illustrate the tensions between different factions and their use of music as a political tool.