History isn't black and white, yet too often it's presented as such. Explore the ambiguities and nuances of the French Revolution. Support the show today: https://www.patreon.com/greyhistory Ever wondered how the French Revolution started with hope for liberty and equality and descended into the Reign of Terror? Curious as to how the French Revolution still influences your life today? Looking for your next long-form, detailed history podcast recommended by universities and loved by French Revolution and Napoleon enthusiasts? Then Grey History The French Revolution and Napoleon is the history podcast for you! In the first 12 episodes, we explore the origins of the French Revolution. Starting with French history in the late eighteenth century, the first two episodes examine the Estates of the Realm and the historic reigns of King Louis XIV and King Louis XV. We then dive into French involvement in the American Revolutionary War, and the profound impact this has on the history of France...
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 11 hours 21 minutes
episode 1: Introduction & The Three Estates
Having maintained the medieval divisions of feudalism, French society was littered with social and economic grievances that existed both between and within the Three Estates.
episode 2: The Two Louis
Explore the legacies of Louis XVI's forebears. The policies of the Sun King, Louis XIV, and his disappointing successor Louis XV, laid some of the key foundation stones of the French Revolution of 1789.
episode 3: 1.03 One Revolutionary War
Should France participate in the American Revolutionary War? The French cabinet was divided on the issue.
episode 4: Post Necker, Pre Chaos
Multiple scandalous events occur between the American Revolution and the bankruptcy it helped to create...
episode 5: The Assembly of Rebels
France faced bankruptcy. In an effort to avoid the Parlements and an Estates-General, Calonne convened an Assembly of Notables in February 1787 to try to legitimise drastic measures intended to save the state's finances. Unfortunately for Calonne, the Assembly of Notables quickly evolved into an Assembly of Rebels. Things did not go to plan.
episode 6: The Revolt of the Parlements
Brienne tackled the Parlements in order to avoid bankruptcy, but the ancient courts were no strangers to obstructing the King's will. Unfortunately for the French monarchy, the Parlements also rejected a potential solution to the impending crisis. What was Louis XVI to do?
episode 7: The Cradle of the Revolution
As the political situation in Paris and the countryside deteriorated rapidly, armed revolts became a serious threat, radical bodies emerged, and the demands for Necker's reinstatement and the summoning of the Estates-General continued to haunt the...
episode 8: Grievances of the Nation
King Louis XVI announced the summoning of the Estates-General, but that did little to contain the kingdom's growing unrest. The Paris Parlement was ridiculed by the public for attempting to ensure the nobility dominated the body, while Necker...
episode 9: The Estates General
While the Estates General gathered at Versailles, new problems emerged.
episode 10: The National Assembly
The Estates-General transformed itself into the National Assembly. In an iconic scene, the famous Tennis Court Oath changes the course of the revolution. So too does the King Louis' response.