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The history of the French rioting over money| FT
01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
Historical French fiscal unrest is educational context; it does not transmit to current markets without a live policy link.
History short; no live market catalyst
Current French fiscal or political events
Overreading history into present policy
FULL DISPATCH
The French Revolution was a bloody fight for liberty, equality and fraternity. But it was also a battle over money. ► Enjoying FT content? Get a daily slice of the very best FT journalism with FT Edit. Free for 30 days then just £4.99 a month See if you get the FT for free as a student (http://ft.
02 THE STORY SO FAR
THE RECORD, IN ORDER.
STANDALONE ITEM — NOT YET FOLDED INTO A DEVELOPING STORY.
03 WHO'S INVOLVED
ENTITIES ON FILE.
04 RECEIPTS
THE SOURCE RECORD.
1 SOURCES CONFIRMED05 PROPAGATION
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