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Coup: Troops Bivouac
Troops supporting Napoleon bivouac at the Conciergerie, near the Sainte Chapelle on the ile de la Cite, Paris
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1851 Bivouac Chapelle Cite Conciergerie Coup Napoleon Napoleons Sainte Supporting December
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This evocative image captures the tense atmosphere of the Coup d'État of December 2, 1851, in Paris. The photograph, titled "Troops Bivouac" or "Troops Supporting Napoleon," depicts soldiers bivouacking in the shadow of the historic Conciergerie on the Ile de la Cité, near the Sainte-Chapelle. The Conciergerie, a former royal palace and infamous prison, served as the seat of the French government during this tumultuous period. In the aftermath of the Revolution of 1848, Napoleon Bonaparte, the former Emperor of France, staged a coup to reinstate himself to power. On the night of December 2, 1851, troops loyal to Napoleon marched on Paris and arrested key political figures, effectively overthrowing the provisional government. The soldiers in this photograph are likely part of the forces that participated in the coup, taking a brief respite from their duties before continuing their mission. The Sainte-Chapelle, a stunning Gothic chapel known for its magnificent stained glass windows, is visible in the background, adding a sense of history and grandeur to the scene. The soldiers' presence at the Conciergerie, a symbol of the Revolution and the site of the infamous tribunal that sentenced Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI to the guillotine, underscores the significance of the coup and its connection to the tumultuous history of France. This photograph, taken in 1851, provides a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in French history. The soldiers' determined expressions and the ominous atmosphere of the scene hint at the political upheaval and uncertainty that followed in the wake of the coup. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring influence of Napoleon Bonaparte on French history and the complex and often tumultuous nature of French politics.
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