Procès-verbaux de l'Assemblée générale de la section des Postes

Step into the bustling streets of revolutionary Paris through the eyes of the Section des Postes, a neighborhood assembly that met from December 1790 to September 1792. The original minutes reveal ordinary citizens debating taxes, food supplies, and the ever‑shifting political currents that surrounded them. Listeners hear the cadence of recorded speeches, petitions, and votes that capture the rhythm of daily life amid a nation in upheaval.

A learned introduction frames these documents, explaining how this lone register survived the 1871 fire that erased most similar records. The narrator offers concise notes that clarify obscure references, while preserving the authentic tone of the era. Together, the commentary and the verbatim proceedings give a rare, immersive glimpse into the grassroots politics of the French Revolution.