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1.20 Death of the Aristocracy

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

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The Abolition of Nobility

This chapter discusses a radical proposal made during the French Revolution to suppress noble titles and make nobility no longer hereditary. It explores the arguments made by supporters of the proposal and the reactions of conservative aristocrats in the assembly. The chapter also discusses the relationship between the revolutionaries and the nobility, the impact of the abolition of nobility, and the role of aristocrats in the French Revolution.

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