How much the greatest event it is that ever happened in the world! and how much the best!

Charles James Fox

On the fall of the Bastille.

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French Revolution Revolution

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Charles James Fox

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Letter

Language

English

Time

1789 1780s 18th century

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Politician

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Fox, Charles James. Letter to Richard Fitzpatrick. 30 July 1789.

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