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Fighting, Tuileries
Insurgents attack the royal residences of the Tuileries and Louvre, which are then sacked by the mob. Date: 29 July 1830
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1830 Attack Insurgents Louvre Residences Revolution Sacked Tuileries
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This powerful image captures the chaos and intensity of the July Revolution in France, which began on the streets of Paris on 27 July 1830. The photograph depicts the moment when insurgents, fueled by their desire for political change, storm the royal residences of the Tuileries and Louvre. The Tuileries Palace, home to King Louis-Philippe I, is seen in the background with smoke billowing from its windows, while in the foreground, soldiers and civilians clash in hand-to-hand combat. The mob, determined to bring an end to the Bourbon monarchy, charges forward, brandishing weapons and flags. The Louvre Museum, a symbol of French culture and history, is also shown in the background, its grand facade marred by the violence unfolding before it. The events of 29 July 1830 marked a turning point in French history, leading to the abdication of King Louis-Philippe and the establishment of the July Monarchy. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the passion and upheaval that characterized the July Revolution and the profound impact it had on the course of French history.
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