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Charles X King of France
CHARLES X, KING OF FRANCE Reviewing his army in the Champs de Mars, Paris
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1757 1836 Champs Mars Reviewing
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Charles X, King of France: A Moment of Regal Solemnity in the Champs de Mars, Paris, 1836 This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Bourbon monarchy in France, as King Charles X (1757-1836) reviews his army in the heart of Paris at the Champs de Mars in 1836. The scene is one of solemnity and grandeur, as the monarch, clad in full military regalia, takes the salute from his soldiers, their red and blue uniforms forming a striking contrast against the verdant expanse of the Champs de Mars. Charles X, the last Bourbon king of France, ascended to the throne in 1824, following the abdication of his cousin, Louis XVIII. His reign was marked by a series of political and social upheavals, culminating in the July Revolution of 1830, which led to his abdication and the establishment of the Second French Republic. This photograph, taken in the year before his downfall, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when the monarchy still held sway over the hearts and minds of the French people. The image of the king reviewing his troops in the Champs de Mars was a potent symbol of royal authority and military might, a reminder of the power and prestige of the Bourbon dynasty. The Champs de Mars, a vast open space located in the heart of Paris, had long been a favored venue for military reviews and parades. The location, with its sweeping vistas and expansive greenery, provided an ideal backdrop for the display of military might and the assertion of royal power. This photograph, taken in the waning days of the Bourbon monarchy, offers a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the monarchy still held sway over the hearts and minds of the French people. It is a testament to the enduring power of historical imagery to transport us back in time and offer a glimpse into the past.
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