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Episode 11, 'The Parisian Powder Keg', details the events in Paris as Necker is dismissed from the ministry on July 11 1789 and a counter-revolutionary coup is commenced by the King and his allies. This episode examines how the effects of hunger, freedom of the press and rumoured conspiracy impacted Paris’ willingness to revolt, as well as the actions undertaken by various social classes within the city to protect themselves against numerous enemies (counter-revolutionary or otherwise). Support the Show & Access Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/greyhistory Wish to make a one-off donation to support Grey History? https://ko-fi.com/greyhistory Send your questions, praise, and scorn here: https://greyhistory.com/contact/ Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/0e846e8d26f5/grey-history-newsletter Follow on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/greyhistorypodcasts https://www.instagram.com/greyhistorypodcasts/ https://twitter.com/greyhistorypod