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French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)
1.25 The Road to War
Aug 31, 2020
The podcast explores the events leading up to France's decision to go to war during the French Revolution, the concerns raised across Europe, and the motivations behind the Jacobins' decision to march on Vienna. It also delves into topics such as the consequences of a printing error in the King James Bible, attitudes of Frederick William II towards military conquests, and the historical practice of royal inbreeding.
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- European monarchs saw the French Revolution as a threat to their authority and established social order.
- Emperor Leopold II of Austria refrained from military intervention in France due to internal conflicts and his liberal political leanings.
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Europe's initial enthusiasm for the French Revolution wanes
Initially, the French Revolution was met with enthusiasm across Europe, but as it progressed, concerns grew over the radical policies adopted. European monarchs viewed the revolution as a threat to their authority and the established social order. While some states cracked down on dissent and reintroduced censorship, others remained liberally inclined. However, the revolution in France was a secondary concern for many monarchs, as they were preoccupied with internal conflicts and territorial disputes. The flight to Varenne and the captivity of the French monarchs changed the landscape, forcing European powers to engage more proactively with the revolution.
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