“I die hard, but I am not afraid to go.”

This is the story of death and (another) revolution.

The French Revolution means the end of King Louis XVI’s life. As his royal blood stains a Parisian square, the fallout of revolution in France is hitting George Washington hard; France is going to war against Britain! America is in no condition for war, but should George stand by his French allies? And with its regime change, is France still an ally? Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson couldn’t disagree more on the matter as a troublesome French diplomat, Citizen Genêt, exacerbates the feud between their respective political factions

But Louis XVI isn’t the only head of state leaving us in this episode. After explaining his views on slavery and its lifelong evolution, it’s time to say goodbye to George. This won’t be easy. Tissue is advisable.

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