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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Topic

French Revolution Revolution

Author

Charles James Fox

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1789 1780s 18th century

Occupation

Politician

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

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

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Source
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Medium
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