Louis VII of France

controller generals of finance over the subsequent years which led to a lack of reform. Charles de Calonne who was appointed by Louis XVI in 1783 as controller general of finances recommended across the board taxation as the only way to salvage France’s dire financial situation. Calonne was the only hope for France’s financial situation as the revolution was drawing near. Louis XVI was reluctant in introducing taxes to the First Estate yet he realised that something had to be done in relation to…

Marie-Louise-Elisabeth Vigée Lebrun was a painter, she made historic paintings and were sought after her work especially from women, she was a favorite artist of aristocratic patrons throughout Europe at the end of the eighteenth century including Marie Antoinette, and had a predominant sense of style and skill in her painting’s. The spark of her passion started at a young age with the art’s. She proved that she was somewhat of a prodigy with her talents. In her teen years, her fame inclined,…

and influence on other countries as well as other impacts across the globe. The French Revolution occurred under King Louis XVI, who was eventually executed. French society was dealing with high taxes and bad harvests which led them to dislike the government. They disliked the government because they were jealous of the privileges enjoyed by the…

of Nationalism- Source Interpretation “Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains.” This was first said by Jean Jacques Rousseau in 1762, and is attributed to helping ignite the spark that started the French Revolution. The people in France during and after this period of time had vastly differing ideals on nationalism and the revolution. Some feared their increased nationalism and the revolution would not help them at all, while others defended it to their last dying breath. These…

The Reign of Terror: Was it Justified? September 1792 marks a turning point in history. A time of divided people, a time of beheading, and a time of terror. The Reign of Terror began with to imprisonment of Louis XVI in September of 1792. A new type of government was put in place, republic, causing the division of people. Some were counterrevolutionaires, against the new government, some were pro-revolution, for the new government. The two sides did not get along so the government turned to…

year 1792 when former King Louis XVI was executed for treason. The following year, Maximilien Robespierre took control of France through the Committee of Public Safety. From that point on, the country of France went into a time of mourning and brought great suffering among millions. Was the Reign of Terror, a time of depression and tremendous agony, a reasonable act? In the eyes of many, it was not reasonable due to all the effects it brought among the country of France. Therefore it is clear…

A famous figure in France who led the French army, and many others, to victories in Europe, Napoleon lived from 1769-1821 and ruled France during the French Revolution. Authors Herold and Roberts debated the legacy of Napoleon, each choosing very different opinions about his decisions as a ruler. Events such as John Hunter’s nightly…

significant roles in their absolute monarchy. For 150 years the 13 colonial states of America enjoyed their independence from their mother country. The French and Indian war changed things, France and England went to war, fighting over territories in America. It was not until the year 1763, when the…

The Days of the French Revolution, by Christopher Hibbert, contains many different perspectives of the historical figures during this time period. Characters like Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette are portrayed in a more sympathetic view compared to other accounts. Along with all essential personnel, the novel includes the most crucial events from this critical period. For example, the capture of Bastille prison is pictured as a turning point when it came to the views of the general populace.…

I know it would be suppressed.” (doc.7) However, not every wealthy person limited science. For example, the French Royal Academy, which was a science society based in Paris, was sponsored by King Louis XIV. His glorious visit was commemorated by a sketch in 1671 (doc. 10). Jean-Baptiste wrote to Louis XIV stating that: “…at home an abundance of wealth and in causing the arts and sciences to flourish… to establish several academies for both letters and sciences.” (Doc. 11). He…