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French Revolution
The French Revolution was a period of political and social transformation beginning in 1789 that dismantled France's ancient regime through popular mobilization, constitutional experiments, and radical republican governance.
Overview
Beginning with the convocation of the Estates-General and the storming of the Bastille in 1789, the Revolution reorganized the state around principles of popular sovereignty and civil equality. It abolished feudal privileges, instituted representative assemblies, and drafted foundational declarations of rights. The process subsequently intensified through factional conflict, internal insurgency, external war, and the Reign of Terror, before stabilizing under the Directory and concluding with the coup of 1799.
Why it matters
The Revolution reshaped European politics and international relations by spreading legal and administrative reforms and provoking continental coalitions. It established enduring political categories such as left and right and stimulated foundational debates in political philosophy across liberal, conservative, and socialist traditions.
Where it leads
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