The Press and Desacralisation
The essay entitled 'How important was the press in the desacralisation of the French monarchy in 1789?', by Olivia Grant of St Paul's Girls' School, was awarded the Julia Wood Prize out of 136 entries. An edited version appears below; a second award was made to Richard Eschwege of City of London School for an essay on Pope Gregory VII.
The Press and Desacralisation
Olivia Grant assesses the debate on the undermining of the French monarchy in the 18th century.