Bob Blackman
@1789revolution.bsky.social
Historian of the French Revolution. Currently interested in rumors circulating in Paris in June 1789.
Seen one day in Paris:
September 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Seen one day in Paris:
20 June 1789 was a magical day. Defying the king's order that they not meet, deputies of the Third Estate walked to a convenient indoor tennis court and swore an oath to meet wherever they had to so they could fulfill their mission: writing a proper constitution for France.
June 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
20 June 1789 was a magical day. Defying the king's order that they not meet, deputies of the Third Estate walked to a convenient indoor tennis court and swore an oath to meet wherever they had to so they could fulfill their mission: writing a proper constitution for France.
Send a French historian to Legoland…
December 28, 2023 at 2:54 AM
Send a French historian to Legoland…
My office for the morning.
October 16, 2023 at 5:45 PM
My office for the morning.
Happy New Year to all those who celebrate!
September 22, 2023 at 12:37 PM
Happy New Year to all those who celebrate!