climate of France before the Revolution. In the book, Bégis presents a meticulously compiled register that begins from May 15, 1782, and concludes shortly before the fall of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. This register details the daily life of the prison, including names and circumstances of prisoners, their treatment, and interactions with the authorities. Notable detainees, such as the Marquis de Sade and individuals involved in the political turmoil of the time, are chronicled. The work sheds light on the procedures involved in imprisonment, the secrecy maintained by the authorities, and the eventual uprising that led to the Bastille's downfall, offering a rich historical context for understanding the events leading to the French Revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)