french revolution

How justified is the view that the demise of the Directory was self-inflicted

How justified is the view that the demise of the Directory was self-inflicted

It is a great truism that the demise of the Directory was self-inflicted. The Directory refers to the fourth revolutionary…

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The reign of terror was a necessary evil. Do you agree?

Although the print is sinister, its caption states that the Terror is dreadful, but necessary. Reign of Terror lasted from…

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The French Revolution(1789 – 1799): Causes

The French Revolution has wider consequences for both France and Europe, and indeed, the world at large. Therefore there is…

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The French Revolution (1789-1799): The course of the revolution

The best way to study the course of the French Revolution is to consider each revolutionary government as an entity.…

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The French Revolution: The Directory (1795-1799)

The immediate aftermaths of the fall of the Jacobins was that, the National Convention moved in to restore order. The…

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“Unavoidable.” How far do you agree with this view of the outbreak of the French revolution of 1789?

“Unavoidable.” How far do you agree with this view of the outbreak of the French revolution of 1789? Question and…

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How serious a threat to the french revolution was presented by its enemies both internal and external during the period 1789- 1793?

Question and answer: how serious a threat to the french revolution was presented by its enemies both internal and external…

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“The French Revolution was caused by the character of Louis XVI.” Do you agree?

The position that the character of Louis XVI caused the French Revolution of 1789 does not hold much water. On…

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