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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: French Revolution 3: Paine

Past Present Future

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The Clash of Revolutionary Ideals: Law vs. Culture

This chapter delves into the contrasting perspectives of Sayez and Paine on the French Revolution, emphasizing the debate between law and cultural change in achieving revolutionary success. It highlights Paine's belief in the necessity of collective consciousness among the people, as well as the disillusionment with the monarchy during this transformative period.

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