The Great Tax Revolt: Gabelle and the Birth of Revolt

Explore the gabelle, the hated salt tax that sparked revolts from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution. This episode traces how a basic necessity became a symbol of royal oppression, fueling uprisings in the 14th century and culminating in its fiery end in 1789. From the salt stores of Paris to the guillotine, discover how the gabelle shaped French identity and rebellion. With Lucas and Luna, we examine the economics of salt, the exemptions for the nobility, and the surprising role of salt smugglers. A deep dive into a tax that literally salted the earth of revolution. #gabelle #salttax #FrenchRevolution #taxrevolt #AncienRégime #LouisXVI #EtienneMarcel #Jacquerie #saltetax #Frenchhistory #revolution #taxation #saltsmuggling #Paris #Versailles #History #FexingoHistory #Europe Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo