French Revolution was a major transformation of the society and political system of France which lasted from 1789 to 1799. During the course of Revolution, France was temporarily transformed
from an absolute monarchy to a republic of free and equal citizens.
The effects of this Revolution were widespread, both inside and outside of France, and it ranks as one of the most important events in the history of Europe.
During the ten years of Revolution, France was transformed at the first place and then dismantled the Old Regime, political and social system and replaced it with a series of different governments. Although none of these governments lasted for more than four years, but a number of initiatives permanently altered France’s political system. These included the drafting of several bills of rights and constitutions, establishment of legal equality among all citizens,
experiments with representative democracy and the reconstruction of administration and law code.
A lot of these changes were adopted elsewhere in Europe as well. The said change was a matter of choice in some places, but was imposed by the French army during the French Revolutionary Wars in other places. Most importantly for later generations of Europeans and non-Europeans, who wanted to overturn their political and social systems, the French Revolution provided the
most influential model of popular insurrection.
from an absolute monarchy to a republic of free and equal citizens.
The effects of this Revolution were widespread, both inside and outside of France, and it ranks as one of the most important events in the history of Europe.
During the ten years of Revolution, France was transformed at the first place and then dismantled the Old Regime, political and social system and replaced it with a series of different governments. Although none of these governments lasted for more than four years, but a number of initiatives permanently altered France’s political system. These included the drafting of several bills of rights and constitutions, establishment of legal equality among all citizens,
experiments with representative democracy and the reconstruction of administration and law code.
A lot of these changes were adopted elsewhere in Europe as well. The said change was a matter of choice in some places, but was imposed by the French army during the French Revolutionary Wars in other places. Most importantly for later generations of Europeans and non-Europeans, who wanted to overturn their political and social systems, the French Revolution provided the
most influential model of popular insurrection.
