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Special Episode - Burke, Paine, & British Reactions to French Revolution

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

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The Impact of the Revolutionary War on Britain and the Fate of Burke and Paine

This chapter explores how Britain's entry into the Revolutionary War in 1793 changed the domestic situation, leading to repressive measures that suppressed the nascent constitutional movement. It also delves into the contrasting career paths of Burke and Paine, highlighting Burke's alienation from his colleagues and Paine's legal troubles in Britain and experiences in France.

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