One of the central images of the French Revolution is the destruction of the Bastille prison. The day of its fall, July 14, 1789, is celebrated as France's national holiday.
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| This broadside lists the benefits of the Revolution. Note that the first achievement listed is the Destruction of the Bastille. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 | Shown here is a fold-out plate from the Révolutions de Paris depicting the burning and attack of the Bastille. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||