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The Rest Is HistoryJul 24, 2023

353: Paris 1968: The Students' Revolt (Part 1)

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May 1968 saw underlying tensions reach a climax in France, resulting in a period of civil unrest coloured by rioting, general strikes, and the occupation of universities and factories. Join Tom and Dominic in the first part of our tour through the streets of Paris, as they tell the story of how France’s economy came to a halt at the hands of cobblestone-wielding students. Read more about Tom and Dominic's trip to Paris, in partnership with Wise: https://wise.com/campaign/restishistory *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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“Julian Jackson, who I think is probably the best English language historian of modern France, author of the brilliant book on de Gaulle.”

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Key quote: “I think Julian Jackson, who I think is probably the best English language historian of modern France, author of the brilliant book on de Gaulle, he points out that one of the things that really happened in France, away from the universities, away from the kind of the eyes of the newspaper, is that that economic miracle had been, as in Italy and other places, had been fueled by the movement of vast numbers of people who had previously been peasants into the cities.”
The host mentions 'The Brilliant Book on De Gaulle' to highlight Julian Jackson's insights into the socio-economic conditions in France during the 1968 protests. The book provides a deeper understanding of how the economic miracle and the movement of people influenced the political landscape at that time.
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