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Destruction in the Rue Royale; Paris Commune 1871
Burning of the Rue Royale during the fighting that accompanied the end of the Paris Commune, 1871. As the Communards retreated they set fire to many parts of Paris to keep the Versailles Army at bay. Date: 1871
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1871 Accompanied Burning Communards Commune Destruction Parts Retreated Royale Versailles
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This haunting image captures the aftermath of the fiery destruction that engulfed the Rue Royale in Paris during the final days of the Paris Commune in 1871. The Paris Commune, a revolutionary government established in Paris in March 1871, was met with fierce opposition from the French military based in Versailles. As the Communards retreated from the advancing Versailles Army, they set fire to many parts of the city in a desperate attempt to slow their progress and create chaos. The Rue Royale, a once elegant and fashionable street in the heart of Paris, is now reduced to a smoldering ruin. Buildings are engulfed in flames, their facades collapsing in on themselves, while debris and rubble fill the streets. The once vibrant and bustling cityscape has been transformed into a scene of devastation and destruction. The fighting that accompanied the end of the Paris Commune was some of the most intense and brutal in the history of Paris. Thousands of lives were lost, and the city was left in ruins. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the destruction and chaos that ensued during those fateful days in May 1871. The image is a testament to the power of revolution and the devastating consequences it can bring.
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