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The Revolutionary Tempered
Robert Darnton
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“Robert Darnton in his book, the Revolutionary Tempered quotes a bookseller at the height of the diamond necklace affair who wrote in his journal or to his brother...”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Louis XVI's leadership failures
For: Historians and students of French history
Key quote: “the public spirit has turned against him because he inspires no respect no fear no confidence and he throws away the public's money for all sorts of follies”
The host references Robert Darnton's 'The Revolutionary Tempered' to illustrate the public's growing discontent with Louis XVI during a political crisis in France. The book highlights how the king's incompetence and the perception of his rule contributed to the societal upheaval leading to the revolution.