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1.01 Introduction & The Three Estates
French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)
The French Revolution - A History of the French Revolution
Unlike the peasants and the artisans, who could not ever hope to enjoy the fruits of privilege, the bourgeoisie did actually have a chance to join the party, if they were allowed to buy a ticket. Historian christopher hibbot hits the nail on his head in his book, the french revolution when he says the following. Once upon a time, the rich members of the third had been able to buy government officers. These venal officers provided the crown with some much needed revenue and the bourgeoisie with some much desired benefits. In short, the road to social advancement had been block and it was this inability to ascend the social hierarchy that would feel the grievances of the bourgeois.
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