This second volume of the definitive account of the October 6, 1789, massacre at the Château de Versailles sheds light on the political and social dynamics that led to one of the bloodiest events of the French Revolution. Drawing on new eyewitness accounts and archival materials, the author offers a nuanced portrayal of the key players and events leading up to this tragedy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.