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Lyons Commune in the wake of the Republic
The Lyons Commune, formed at the Hotel de Ville after the Republic’s proclamation, has risen with a red flag and a harsh reign of terror. The Committee of Public Safety issues arrests, suppresses octroi duties, and orders the Savings Bank director to surrender funds, who refuses. The situation presents a clear danger to national unity as France faces foreign invasion and heavy sacrifices.
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