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A 6 page paper which examines various issues
relating to the French Revolution and Napoleon as seen in the texts “Civilization:
Sources, Images And Interpretations” Vol.II, Since 1600 by Dennis Sherman and Seventh
Edition, A History of Western Society, by McKay Hill Buckler. Bibliography lists 2
additional sources.
Page Count:
6 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAnapln.rtf
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In fact, many argue that in order to understand present conditions today, conditions throughout Europe, one must understand the French Revolution, as well as Napoleon who was one of the
most powerful forces during the revolution. However, as is the case with any powerful event in history there are many perspectives and many opinions concerning the most important factors of
the time period. Bearing that in mind the following paper first examines some of the social, political, and economic foundations for the French Revolutions. The paper then examines Napoleon in
relationship to the revolution. The French Revolution As mentioned, there are many perspectives and opinions concerning the French Revolution. Sherman, in "Western Civilization: Sources, Images, and Interpretations," states
that "although the causes of the French Revolution are deep and controversial, most agree it was precipitated by financial problems that led Louis XVI to call a meeting of an
old representative institution, the Estates General, in 1789. A struggle for power soon developed between a resurgent aristocracy and a rising middle class, both demanding support from the king" (76).
This essentially lays the ground for the most basic understanding of how political, social, and economic factors influenced conditions and led to the revolution. From a political standpoint we
note that the king was somehow able to alienate all sides. This required a direct approach in the form of legislation: "Revolutionary legislation soon followed. By 1792 France was a
constitutional monarchy, feudalism was abolished, liberal principles echoing Enlightenment thought were formally recognized, Church lands were confiscated, and government administration was reorganized" (Sherman 76). From the most simple perspective we
can see that the entire system of political rule was altered. No country can perhaps change quite so drastically without causing a great deal of turmoil within the country. Socially
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