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Join this channel to get early access to episodes, ad-free watching, and priority access to our live events: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYK0BJZF3yNb2fw1EdAXUQ/join Why did the French Revolution descend into the Reign of Terror? How similar were the revolutionary Committee of Public Safety and the overthrown Ancien Régime? And, was there a point where the governing elite could have maintained control? In today's special bonus episode, Dominic is joined by renowned historian and author Simon Schama, to delve deeper into the era of Revolutionary France. 00:00 Why Did the French Revolution Descend Into Terror? 05:18 Was Violence Built Into the Revolution From the Start? 09:54 Marat, Populism and the Power of “the People” 14:19 When Did the Revolution Become Uncontrollable? 18:44 Was the Terror Necessary to Save the Revolution? 21:04 The French Revolution vs the American Revolution 24:34 Why France Struggled With Political Pluralism 26:37 Danton vs Robespierre 31:06 French Nationalism vs Universal Revolution 34:23 Simon Schama on Writing Citizens 39:57 Why Citizens Was So Controversial Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Social channels: https://www.instagram.com/theresthistory/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theresthistory https://x.com/TheRestHistory https://bsky.app/profile/theresthistory.bsky.social https://www.threads.com/@theresthistory Video Editor: Jack Meek, Harry Swan & Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Aaliyah Akude & Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Digital & Social: Sam Oakley