Bastille Day--I've been reading about France.

 

7-14-25 

Bastille Day!

The National Day of France

Monet's painting

It is Bastille Day--the national festival of France.

Thinking about the fascinating history of 18th-19th century France:
Overthrowing the old Regime; the Revolution (inspired by the American one); the Terror; Rise of Napoleon, first admired as a self-made hero; Napoleon becomes emperor; return of the Bourbon Kings; brief return of the Republic; return of Napoleon's family; another king (I think); another republic that lasted till the Nazis invaded Paris. And since World War II, a republic again.

And since World War II, a republic again. Now that's a history!