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The French Revolution as a Common Narrative in European Minds
The French Revolution serves as a shared narrative among Europeans, resonating as a historical film playing in the background of their minds. This common story from the liberal revolution to Napoleon's era offers a script that is both a potential guide and a cautionary tale against revolution. While it unites them in shared history, it also acts as a deterrent for some who fear the chaos of the Jacobin Terror, advocating for conservative approaches to change.