EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Franco-Prussian War's Aftermath and the Birth of the Third Republic
from The Story of France: Revolution, Empire, and National Identity — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the tumultuous aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War, focusing on the birth and fragile early years of the French Third Republic. They discuss the Paris Commune's uprising, the National Assembly's conservative leanings, and the republican consolidation under figures like Léon Gambetta and Jules Ferry. Key topics include the Wall of the Fédérés, the establishment of laïcité, and the Boulanger crisis. The episode also examines the republic's symbolic foundations, including the adoption of the Marseillaise as the national anthem and the celebration of Bastille Day, and how these events shaped modern French national identity. #FrancoPrussianWar #ThirdRepublic #ParisCommune #LOnGambetta #JulesFerry #BoulangerCrisis #LaCit #Marseillaise #BastilleDay #WallOfTheFDRS #AdolpheThiers #PatriceMacMahon #JulesGrVy #FrenchRepublic #19thCenturyFrance #FrenchHistory #History #FexingoHistory #FrenchRevolution #NapoleonBonaparte Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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