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1.03 One Revolutionary War

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

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The Third Key Consequence of the Comte De Renjou

Necker's actions were contradictory to every tradition of the absolute monarchy. The king, not daring to override religious scruples, offered necker other satisfaction. Unwilling to accept a semi victory that would have been a moral defeat, necke resigned from office on may nineteenth, 17 81. Jealous colleagues, bitter courtiers, enraged judges, disgruntled princes helped necker meet an untimely end. In releasing the comte de rindau he was crystallizing his popularity. Yet through an act which, in every way imaginable, violated the traditions of absolute monarchy and the traditions of old regime france.

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