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1.23 The Constitution of 1791

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

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The Limitations of the King's Power in the Constitution of 1791

This chapter discusses the limited power of the king in the Constitution of 1791 during the French Revolution. It highlights the king's inability to give orders to the armed forces, the restrictions on his power to determine the composition of the troops, and the limitations of his veto power. The chapter argues that these limitations led to the eventual condemnation of the king and the constitution.

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