TERROR AND ORANGES.
Published In: History Today, 2023, v. 73, n. 4. P. 64 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: McCallam, David 3 of 3
Abstract
The article explores the ideological significance of the citrus fruit orange during the French Revolution and Terror of 1793-1794. Topics include a historical background on citrus trade in Menton, east of Nice in 1794, the identification of oranges with French Revolution leader Maximilien Robespierre who was known to have inordinate fondness for the fruit, and comments on the speech delivered by Robespierre to the National Convention on February 5, 1794 in which he justified the Terror of 1793.
Additional Information
- Source:History Today. 2023/04, Vol. 73, Issue 4, p64
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Politics and Government
- Publication Date:2023
- ISSN:0018-2753
- Accession Number:162404144
Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.