The French Revolution (Part 2)
How did the relationship between king and people deteriorate so badly in France?
It鈥檚 simple enough to pinpoint the beginnings of the French Revolution in 1789, but far more difficult to mark its end. Following the initial outbreak of revolution, France was plunged into years of political, social and economic instability, as various new governments sought to replace the ancient monarchy. But how did the relationship between the king and his people deteriorate so badly? Who were the figures that ruled after him? And what was the lasting impact of those dark years at the end of the 18th century known as the Reign of Terror?
From Noiser, this is Part 2 of a special two-part Short History Of the French Revolution.
Written by Nicola Rayner. With thanks to Professor Marisa Linton, historian and author of 鈥楥hoosing Terror; Virtue, Friendship, and Authenticity in the French Revolution鈥�.
