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ROYALIST DEFENDS HERSELF
A shopkeeper of Saint-Mithier defends her royalist sympathies when her shop is invaded by Republicans, by holding a pistol over a barrel of gunpowder. Date: 1794
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1794 Barrel Defends Gunpowder Invaded Pistol Republicans Revolution Royalist Shopkeeper Sympathies Vendee
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This evocative image captures the intense and volatile atmosphere of the French Revolution, specifically during the Vendée Wars in 1794. The photograph depicts a brave and determined shopkeeper of Saint-Mithier, a small town in western France, defending her royalist sympathies against invading Republican forces. With a pistol in one hand and a barrel of gunpowder in the other, she stands her ground, refusing to be intimidated by the intruders. The events leading up to this moment were part of the larger conflict between the royalist and republican factions during the French Revolution. The Vendée Wars, also known as the War in the Vendée, was a series of uprisings against the French Republic that began in March 1793 and lasted until 1796. The region of Vendée, located in western France, was predominantly royalist, and the people there refused to acknowledge the new republican government. As the revolutionary forces marched through Saint-Mithier, they came across this shopkeeper, who was known for her strong royalist beliefs. Fearing for her life and the lives of her family, she took up arms to protect herself and her sympathies. The Republicans, surprised by her defiance, were momentarily hesitant, but eventually, they overpowered her and took control of the town. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the intense and often violent conflicts that marked the French Revolution. It also highlights the courage and determination of individuals who refused to yield to the new political order, even in the face of overwhelming force. The image is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the resilience of those who refused to give in to the tide of revolution.
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