Montagnards
The Montagnards were a political faction during the French Revolution. They occupied the highest seats in the National Convention, hence their name, which translates to "the highlanders." This group was largely composed of radical Jacobins, advocating for a centralized republic and sweeping social reforms. Key figures associated with the Montagnards included Maximilien Robespierre, Georges Danton, and Jean-Paul Marat.
Initially, the Montagnards played a crucial role in challenging the more moderate Girondin faction. Their rise
The Montagnards' ideology emphasized popular sovereignty and equality, but their methods became increasingly authoritarian. Internal divisions