World History Essays

Although much of the legislation passed and many of the tactics used by Lord Liverpool’s government in response to the unrest in the years 1815-1820 aggravated the situation, they were not directly responsible for the popular discontent. Some of the reasons for discontent pre-dated the Liverpool administration. Lord Liverpool’s government took office in 1812, when […]

Feudalism Introduction Feudalism started when the Vikings came and sacked villages, In the ninth century. Everybody was very scared and they wanted to help and so they went to ask for help. In the Feudal system, Kings, Emperors and other heads had the whole land and then they gave bits of the land to people. […]

Introduction to Robespierre: Robespierre was a French lawyer, politician and one of the most influential figures of the French- Revolution. Influenced by 18th century philosophes such as Rousseau, he was a capable articulator of the beliefs of the left-wing bourgeoisie. Successes: Gained support of the majority: He gained the title “incorruptible”. Particularly interested in the […]

Although Young was such a fantastic agriculture writer he is most known for his social and political writings. Young was not very successful with the land from the start; however, after inheriting the land around his home after the death of his mother and through a series of failed farming attempts elsewhere in England, he […]

What was wrong with French Society in 1789? After the death of Louis XV, his grandchild Louis XVI was appointed to rule over the people but his lack of ability to rule like a liege over the country plunge France into chaos, directing France towards a Revolution; The French Revolution. In France the French society […]

Napoleon’s Domestic and Foreign Policies Prior to the 1700s, King Louis XVI got in power. He married Maria Antoinette. She is the daughter of Katherine the Great from Russia. While the king and the queen were enjoying their life in the palace of Versailles, people outside the palace had difficulties finding bread. The French Revolution […]

The citizens of the United States are protected by the United States Constitution and have various rights. One of these rights is Freedom of Expression (speech), which permits people to openly share their opinions without any censorship or restriction. However, it should be noted that there are certain boundaries to this right, including libel, slander, […]

The French Revolution was a period of radical reform among the government and bourgeoisie that was initiated by the largest of the three estates to eliminate the unfair treatment that they were subjected to. The Third Estate was comprised of peasants and commoners that were being heavily taxed, while the nobles and bourgeoisie enjoyed a […]

A series of unfortunate events led to the deposition and ultimate execution of Louis XVI in January 1793. Louis’ plight, from the flight to Varennes in June 1791 to the guillotine on 21 January 1793, was one of constant blunders and calamitous decisions. Along with this, Louis was unable to rely on his closest allies, […]

Europe experienced a noteworthy transformation known as the Enlightenment, marked by the rise of reason, science, and individualism. This change greatly influenced France, leading to the decline of feudalism and the emergence of something novel. The History Guide (2006) examines a period in history where there was a discussion about the merits of rational governments […]

The great French feminist, Simone de Beauviour remarked, “The world has always belonged to males … One might expect the French Revolution to have changed women’s lot. It did nothing of the kind. That bourgeois institution and bourgeois values; and it were almost made exclusively by men. ” However, since the time of Simone de […]

Louis XVI became King of France in 1774. In France, as in many other countries during the same period in history, the King was considered to be ‘God’s representative’ and to have total power over the rest of the country. According to certain surviving documents from that time, the King was considered to be a […]

Louis Philippe aimed to create a liberal country by avoiding extreme policies, such as press censorship, that had been imposed by Charles X in France. He upheld the principles of the 1789 revolution, demonstrating his liberalism. However, despite ruling with justice, it was the people of France who ultimately caused his downfall. This was due […]

Twenty thousand to forty thousand died; it is still unknown exactly how many people were lost through the blood drenching event of the Reign of Terror. [Footnote] Throughout the French revolution, specifically the eleven month, 1793-1794 Reign of Terror, revolutionary leaders, such as Maximilien Robespierre believed in enforcing fear to resolve the instability of France. […]

Revolt and Revolution at Bastille Hunger, over taxation, and unfair law in Paris was the start of what triumphantly would be the start of the French revolution. Pamphlets and publications regarding local events, true or not, were readily available and widely spread. With literacy and education in every range of the population, and the socialization […]

This is shown throughout the novel. The Guillotine has been around for quite a long time. “Inventors were devising beheading machines at least as early as 1300” Lienhard “On the top of the gallows is fixed the knife, blade upwards, with its point in the air”. ”On one side of the scaffold were drawn out […]

Dickens demonstrates the theme of the consequences of one’s actions through the contrasting characters of Dr. Manette and Madame DeFarge. The young Evremonde brothers’ cruel actions lead to Dr. Manette’s 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille. Despite initially condemning the family, the doctor is able to forgive them and even treats one of their members as […]

French Nobility The French Nobility has been around since the beginning of the Roman Empire. Similar to the Romans, the French organized their state around the nobility and the clergy, not taking into account the massive amount of commoners. The Third Estate was finally created centuries later to help bring order and give common people […]

History is said to be written by the winners, but is it possible to rewrite history? In a way, the French, like many who have preceded them, and many who will proceed them have done the impossible, rewriting history. From trivial folklore, such as George Washington chopping down a cherry tree, to the incredibly wrong, […]

Overview: This essay is a sum-up of the 2005 History Channel docudrama of the Gallic Revolution. The shutting paragraph is my personal sentiment on the film. All information came from the Documentary.Documentary InformationDirected by Writing creditsDoug Shultz Thomas EmilDoug ShultzProduced by Hilary SioDoug Shultz/ProducerSandya Viswanathan/Co-producerIn 1770 the Gallic Revolution began to organize. The Gallic people […]

< p > In his book Ninety Three, Victor Hugo presents a grand narrative of devotion and obligation. < /p > Hugo skillfully combines entertainment, education, and enlightenment in his novel, which centers on the three main characters of Lantenac, Gauvain, and Cimourdain. These significant male figures are interconnected, and their conflict embodies Hugo’s political […]

The execution of Louis XVI marked the beginning of ‘The Reign of Terror’, a violent and unnecessary 18-month period during the French Revolution. Led by Robespierre, this period aimed to establish a new government through large-scale executions. It not only played a significant role in the revolution but also exhibited extreme cruelty towards the deceased. […]