Terreur Blanche
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Terreur Blanche
With the Restauration comes the Terreur Blanche - the White Terror - whereby the reinstalled Bourbons take revenge on those who backed Napoleon
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1815 1816 Backed Blanche Bourbons Napoleon Restauration Revenge Terror Terreur
EDITORS COMMENTS
This chilling print, titled 'With the Restauration comes the Terreur Blanche' (White Terror), poignantly illustrates the dark events that unfolded in France following the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815 and the subsequent restoration of the Bourbon monarchy. The Bourbons, driven by a thirst for revenge, unleashed a wave of terror against those who had supported or sympathized with the fallen emperor. The image depicts a Bourbon soldier, dressed in the uniform of the time, standing over a defeated and shackled Napoleon Bonaparte, who is shown lying in the dirt, his face contorted in agony. The soldier raises a sword high above his head, ready to strike, as a terrified crowd of civilians, including women and children, look on in horror. The ominous title, 'Terreur Blanche', is inscribed at the top of the print, a chilling reminder of the brutal reprisals that were to come. The historical context of this print is rooted in the period following the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815. After his defeat, Napoleon was exiled to the island of Saint Helena, leaving the Bourbons to reclaim the throne. The White Terror, which lasted from 1815 to 1816, saw the execution of thousands of people, many of whom had been loyal to Napoleon or suspected of being sympathetic to his cause. The events of this period are a dark and often overlooked chapter in French history, a stark reminder of the price paid for political change. This powerful and evocative print, with its haunting imagery and historical significance, offers a compelling glimpse into a turbulent time in French history, a time of revolution, retribution, and the human cost of political change.
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