How a simple pinch of salt sparked a revolution.

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It seems unbelievable that a basic kitchen staple could topple a monarchy. History reveals how the French crown’s greed turned a common commodity into a catalyst for chaos. By granting exclusive trade rights to the nobility, the state drove the price of salt up by an astonishing 14,000 per cent. This heavy burden, known as the gabelle, crushed the populace and fueled the fires of social unrest that eventually ignited the French Revolution. This fascinating historical deep dive explores how control over salt reshaped the map of power and changed the course of history forever.
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