Dechristianization of France during the French Revolution itself. There has been much scholarly debate over whether the movement was popularly motivated. The French Revolution initially began with attacks on church corruption and the wealth of the higher clergy, an action with which even many Christians could identify, since the Roman Catholic church held a dominant role in pre-revolutionary France. During a two-year period known as the Reign of Terror, the episodes of anti-clericalism grew more violent than any in modern European history. The new revolutionary authorities suppressed the church; abolished the Catholic monarchy; nationalized church property; exiled 30,000 priests and killed hundreds more. In October 1793 the
Reign of Terror (Sleigh Bells album) the first seven as is done with the "Billboard" 200) and is only based on sales from major retailers. The album debuted at number 12 in the "Billboard" 200, significantly higher than "Treats", which peaked at number 39. However, the album descended to number 78 in the second week with sales falling to around 8,000 copies—a 72% drop. "Reign of Terror" album personnel adapted from liner notes. Sleigh Bells Production Artwork Reign of Terror (Sleigh Bells album) Reign of Terror is the second studio album by American noise pop duo Sleigh Bells. The album was released on February 21, 2012