The Historiography Between The French And Swiss Revolutions

The leadership of mid 18th century France has been described as a Monarchal King, reigning by the grace God, with absolute power over the people, economy, and politics of the Empire. The decades following the seven-year war and King Louis’ XVI quest to restore the glory of the French Empire through wars ultimately devastated the French economy. Many historians state the attempts of the King to further tax the people and subjugate the church were significant influences in the Revolution of the French. Thomas Carlyle believed that revolution and anarchy are the products of the Social Contract. Regardless of the influences, the decades of conflict resulted in a monarchy that was economically, politically, and intellectually powerless. …show more content…
The influences leading up to the successful revolution were created over centuries of attempted revolutions were based on the complete and void of individual freedoms. Historians describe Switzerland as vastness of feudal elements and excessive inequalities of power and privilege. 287-288 This research paper will compare the historiography between the French and Swiss Revolutions. There will be three sections for review and comparison. First, how did historians describe the political climate and influences of each system leading up to the revolutions? Secondly, what was the social and economic structure within each region and how did this compare to the Atlantic World? Finally, what were the responses by philosophers, leaders, and historians who were living during and shortly after the