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1.08 Grievances of the Nation

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

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The Lists of Glorious Grievances

King louis had not surrendered his conviction that a king ruled by divine right, and that he should rule with absolute power. The contents of the cahirs was ammunition for those arguing against the states general voting by head. Despite praising the king and the monarchy, these lists of grievances would come to haunt royal authority. It appears that the people were inclined more towards reform then revolution.

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