Thiers home Sacked
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Thiers home Sacked
The home of Thiers, a bitter enemy of the Commune, in the place Saint-Georges, is sacked by the Communards
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1871 Bitter Communards Commune Enemy Sacked Thiers
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This evocative image captures the bitter aftermath of the historic events that unfolded in Paris, France, during the turbulent year of 1871. The photograph depicts the once grand home of Adolphe Thiers, a prominent French politician and the President of the French Republic during the Second French Empire, located in the Place Saint-Georges. Thiers, a fierce opponent of the Paris Commune, had fled the city in the face of the uprising that had taken place in March of that year. The Communards, a radical socialist and democratic political movement, had seized control of Paris in an attempt to establish a new form of government. However, their rule was short-lived, as the French military, under the command of General Lecomte, laid siege to the city in May 1871. In the final days of the siege, the Communards were defeated, and the city was retaken by the French government. In the aftermath of the battle, the homes of known enemies of the Commune, such as Thiers, were targeted for retribution. This photograph shows the desolation and destruction that resulted from the sacking of Thiers' home. The once elegant facade is now marred by the signs of violence and chaos, with broken windows, damaged doors, and debris scattered in the streets. The events of 1871 marked a turning point in French history, and this image serves as a poignant reminder of the bitter divisions and upheaval that characterized that tumultuous year. The photograph is a testament to the power of historical moments to shape the course of a nation's future, and to the enduring impact of political ideologies on the lives of individuals and communities.
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