If nothing else, The Terror served as an enduring lesson to the ruling class of Europe (and, for that matter, North America and beyond) about just how far they

If nothing else, The Terror served as an enduring lesson to the ruling class of Europe (and, for that matter, North America and beyond) about just how far they can push. Not totally enduring though, as it's a lesson that seems to be very nearly forgotten by now. Mélenchon may get his wish.