THE FALL OF THE BASTILLE

 THE FRENCH REVOLUTION BEGINS WITH TERRIBLE VIOLENCE!

The Gentleman’s Magazine
London
July, 1789

An incredible nine pages are devoted to the beginning of the French Revolution and the legendary storming of the infamous prison, the Bastille. The report states that, after the attack, “The Governor, the Prince, the Fort Major and officers, were conveyed to the Hotel de Ville, and, after a short trial, M. de Delaume and the Mayor were executed by first shooting them, and then cutting off their heads.”  In addition, this rare journal also contains a lengthy article on the trade winds including Dr. Ben Franklin’s own theories!  And, three valuable antique prints are present as well.

95 pp., excellent, bound in fine burgundy leather and stamped in gold.  This near mint issue will provide hours of historical entertainment. I find it fascinating to be able to read an account of the Bastille from the very time it happened. This is truly “living history.” Oh, almost forgot, The Gentleman’s Magazine was the first publication in history to use the title “Magazine!”

$1,350

Posted by mmitchell | Filed Under European History, All Historic Newspapers