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Massive Barricade
The massive barricade constructed at the junction of the rue de Rivoli with the place de la Concorde
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1871 Barricade Commune Concorde Constructed Junction Massive Rivoli
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This historic photograph captures the massive barricade that once stood at the junction of the rue de Rivoli and the place de la Concorde in Paris during the events of the Paris Commune in 1871. The Paris Commune was a revolutionary government that ruled Paris from March 18 to May 28, 1871, following the Franco-Prussian War and the abdication of Napoleon III. The barricade, constructed of cobblestones, timber, and other materials, was a symbol of the resistance and defiance of the Parisian people against the French Army during the bloody suppression of the Commune. The rue de Rivoli, a major thoroughfare in Paris, was a strategic location for the barricades due to its proximity to the Tuileries Palace and the Louvre Museum, both of which were important symbols of the French monarchy and the establishment. The place de la Concorde, a large public square, was another significant location for the barricades, as it was the site of the infamous guillotine during the French Revolution, where thousands of people were executed. The barricade at this junction was one of the largest and most formidable, stretching for several hundred meters and towering high above the streets. This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, provides a glimpse into the tumultuous history of Paris and the Paris Commune, a pivotal moment in French history. The massive barricade stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Parisian people during a time of great upheaval and change.
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