In July 1830, Paris erupted. For three days, workers, students, and veterans rose against royal ordinances that trampled the Charter of 1814. Barricades filled the streets, the tricolour flag flew once more, and the Bourbon monarchy collapsed. King Charles X fled, and Louis-Philippe—styled the “Citizen King”—took the throne.
This revolution wasn’t just a power shift; it was a powerful reminder that France’s revolutionary spirit was far from extinguished. From backroom politics to street battles, the July Revolution marked a turning point in modern French history.
Join us to revisit this pivotal moment.
Timecodes
Introduction
04:06 - A Broken Country
11:19 - A Step Too Far
19:52 - The Barricades
25:38 - King of the French
35:50 - Conclusion
To know more about the world behind the 1830 Revolution — the politics, the kings, the chaos — check out The Siècle, a phenomenal podcast on 19th-century France. Available on your podcast app of choice or at: https://thesiecle.com/
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The French Revolution, a Worldwide Tremor
Napoléon Part II - From Paris to Saint Helena
Music: Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs, composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully, arranged and performed by Jérôme Arfouche.
Artwork: La Liberté guidant le peuple. Eugène Delacroix, 1830. Musée du Louvre, Paris.
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