February 6, 1934: The Veterans' Riot

Millington, C; Millington, Chris

doi:10.1215/00161071-2010-010

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February 6, 1934: The Veterans' Riot

C Millington, Chris Millington

French Historical Studies, Volume: 33, Issue: 4, Pages: 545 - 572

Swansea University Author: Chris Millington

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On February 6, 1934, nationalist leagues and Great War veterans rioted in Paris. The next day the elected radical government resigned, despite having won three votes of confidence. A conservative government took its place. Street violence had restored the right to power. Histories of the riot have g...

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