Join Us in France Travel Podcast · Annie Sargent

Louise Michel: The Fearless Revolutionary of the Paris Commune

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Louise Michel grew up in a chateau with privilege, but chose to fight on the barricades of the Paris Commune.

Annie Sargent interviews Elise Riven about Louise Michel, a 19th-century French revolutionary and anarchist who played a key role in the Paris Commune. They explore her transformation from privileged upbringing to militant fighter, her exile to New Caledonia, and her lasting legacy as a feminist and political icon.

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