The ancien regime had to go. That is not what I am talking about. Thing is the first chance the libs got they offed the organizers and socialists. Heck they even offed the libs the that went too far and for instance suggested women should be allowed to vote. And the reign of terror was mostly an intern thing where they killed each other in turn. In the end the upper echelons of french society was so disorganised the state hardly worked at all, resulting in all the fuck ups leading both to reinstating monarchy, Napoleon, reinstating monarchy (again) and Napoleon (again). And then finally the republic. The only good thing about the story is like in Andor the heroes didn't have to suffer the humiliation of seeing what had become of their sacrifice. Don't get me wrong, the republic is obviously a better system to be ruled under than the Ancien Regime. It is still a failed revolution.

I see some lessons here. 1. General strikes are the key, because we need to maintain control. 2. It ain't over untill it's over and 3. whatever you do in your life never trust a liberal.