708. The Terror: The Reign of Robespierre (Part 2)
2026-09-23
Where did Maximilien Robespierre come from and what led him to rise from provincial obscurity to play a major role in the French Revolution? Why is he considered the central figure in the Reign of Terror? And how did a fastidious man opposed to violence become the chief proponent of bloodshed?Join Tom and Dominic as they describe how Maximilien Robespierre became one of the most powerful figures of the French Revolution, and his role in initiating the Terror, which saw thousands beheaded in Paris, and butchered throughout France. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com.To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters_______This episode is sponsored by Anthropic, the team behind Claude. Try Claude for free today at http://Claude.ai/restishistory._______Advertise with us: [email protected]_______Twitter:@TheRestHistory@holland_tom@dcsandbrookVideo Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam ThorntonSocial Producer: Harry BaldenProducers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah AkudeSenior Producer: Callum HillExecutive Producer: Dom Johnson_______Twitter:@TheRestHistory@holland_tom@dcsandbrookVideo Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry BaldenProducers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom JohnsonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook.Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, and Hitler’s evil master plan for world domination, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Tom and Dominic bring the past to life with gripping storytelling and expert analysis, as they unpack the high-drama moments that shaped our world.Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.