On July 14, 1789, the storming of the Bastille in Paris marked a pivotal event in the early stages of the French Revolution. This iconic episode encapsulated the revolutionary fervor that was sweeping across France, driven by widespread discontent with the monarchy and a deepening economic crisis. The Bastille, a medieval fortress and prison, symbolized the absolute and … [Read more...] about Bastille was stormed in Paris on this day in 1789