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“Both Schama and Robert Danton in their books about this emphasise hot air balloons.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Louis XVI and Enlightenment
For: Historians and enthusiasts of the French Revolution
Key quote: “Robert Danton quotes some periodicals, we live in the century of inventions.”
The host discusses how Louis XVI embodies the Enlightenment ideals of reason and progress, contrasting his aspirations with the realities of the Ancien Régime. Robert Danton's work is referenced to highlight the excitement surrounding innovations like ballooning during this transformative period in history.