In 1789, food shortages and economic crises led to the outbreak of the French Revolution. King Louis and the queen, Mary-Antoinette, were imprisoned in August 1792, and in September the monarchy was abolished. In January 1793, Louis was convicted and condemned to death by a narrow majority.
In 1789, food shortages and economic crises led to the outbreak of the French Revolution. King Louis and his queen, Mary-Antoinette, were imprisoned in August 1792, and in September the monarchy was abolished. ... In January 1793, Louis was convicted and condemned to death by a narrow majority.
