political terms Left and Right were first used in the 18th century, during the #FrenchRevolution referencing the seating arrangement of the French parliament. Those who sat to the right of the chair of the presiding officer (le président) were generally supportive of the institutions of the monarchist Old Regime.The original "Right" in France was formed in reaction to the "Left" and comprised those supporting hierarchy, tradition, and clericalism.[5]: 693  The expression la droite ('the right') increased in use after the restoration of the monarchy in 1815, when it was applied to the ultra-royalists.[2

THE NATION IN ARMS! For a good cause, right?

https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1934646/the-nation-in-arms-for-a-good-cause-right

THE NATION IN ARMS! For a good cause, right?

More nature less war please 🙏 although I think we need a revolution to turn things for the better. Day 36/100 #The100DayProject #100DayProject #FountainPen #WaterColour #Sketchbook #Hobonichi #InkyParker51 #MarianneStamp #FrenchRevolution

"Looks like a fair fight." - France

https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1928970/looks-like-a-fair-fight-france

Keith Michael Baker's comprehensive biography of Jean-Paul Marat is highly recommended. #History #FrenchRevolution #Biography #Jean-PaulMarat #Paris #Populism #HistoryFact https://whe.to/ci/8-555-en/