The 14th July 1789 is considered the beginning of the French Revolution, during the day has more symbolic than real importance.
The storming of the Bastille prison in Paris, is a symbol for the general fury, and the success was due primarily to the fact that few prisoners, and therefore a weak guard force was present.
The symbolism, however, was: the old, absolutist regime is defeated. Further violent riots followed in the country.
The radiance of this day is so great that to this day the 14th July national holiday in France.
Artist's impression of JM Houel :
Source:
http://www.welt.de/multimedia/archive/00363/Bastille1_BM_Berlin_363610g.jpg
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