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The French Revolution Chapter IV - the Phases of the Revolution - V
In which the early months following the uprising against the monarchy see Paris gripped by fervent revolutionary zeal and internecine strife, notably marked by the grim and deliberate September massacres, and the nascent Republic boldly confronts its external foes while grappling with internal discord. It is a time when ideals collide with harsh realities, as youthful enthusiasm for liberty wrestles with the stern necessities of war and government, culminating in the creation of a decisive executive body to steer the Revolution through its perilous course.
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