What Started the French Revolution
August 28, 1789
Remis
Dear Mother and Father;
How times have changed since I was at home, the revolution is in full force, the National assembly has been established, and many beneficial laws have been implemented.
The Revolution is although a double edged sword, the people will turn from God I fear, not having to pay tithes, that’s foolish, [...]
The Letter Home
Remis
Dear Mother and Father,
How are you? I am fine as are the children. I can hardly think how the taxes must be affecting the farm. I know here the people are being taxed to near death. The peoples tithe is getting smaller, and the need for the church’s help is growing constantly, [...]
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