The French Revolution I – The Prelude (1552-1788)

<p>In 1789, the French proclaimed liberty to all their citizens including the Jews of France.</p> <p>Except that Jews hadn’t been allowed in the country since 1394 – so who was actually emancipated? Why was Metz so important? What happened to Sefardi arrivals into the country? </p> <p>And in the battle between the King and Strasbourg, whose side were the Jews on?</p> <p> </p>