- Bastille - Wikipedia
The Bastille ( bæˈstiːl , French: [bastij] ⓘ) was a medieval fortress in Paris, known as the Bastille Saint-Antoine It played an important role in the internal conflicts of France and for most of its history was used as a state prison by the kings of France
- Bastille | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica
The Bastille, stormed by an armed mob of Parisians on July 14, 1789, in the opening days of the French Revolution, was a symbol of the despotism of the ruling Bourbon monarchy and held an important place in the ideology of the Revolution
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- Bastille Day - Definition, Date Facts | HISTORY
Bastille Day is a holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille—a military fortress and prison—on July 14, 1789, in a violent uprising that helped usher in the French Revolution
- Bastille (band) - Wikipedia
Bastille (stylized as BΔSTILLE) are an English indie pop band formed in 2010 The group began as a solo project by lead vocalist Dan Smith, but later expanded to include keyboardist Kyle Simmons, bassist and guitarist Will Farquarson and drummer Chris "Woody" Wood [1][2]
- The Bastille: A Fortress, A Prison, A Symbol - History Tools
The Bastille, an imposing fortress that once stood in the heart of Paris, has left an indelible mark on French history Its legacy extends far beyond its physical presence, as it played a pivotal role in the French Revolution and has since become a global symbol of resistance against oppression
- Storming of the Bastille | French Revolution, Causes, Impact - Britannica
On July 14, 1789, fears that King Louis XVI was about to arrest France’s newly constituted National Assembly led a crowd of Parisians to successfully besiege the Bastille, an old fortress that had been used since 1659 as a state prison
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Discover fine French dining in Old Town Alexandria at Bastille Brasserie, offering exquisite French cuisine since 2006
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