HIST-209 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Maximilien Robespierre, Jacobin, Bourgeoisie
25 Mar 2019
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French revolution: direct inspiration for liberal and national revolts in the 19th century, liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty foundations, known for its extreme violence and bloodshed, broke out in 1789 and went through phases. Most radical phase was associated with "the terror": lots of political factions and clubs during the revolution, most influential was the jacobin club. Maximilien robespierre was a member of the jacobin club, which had different factions. Most radical faction of the jacobin club was led by robespierre: committee of public safety: a parliamentary committee. Robespierre was a prominent member: conservative thinkers thought the revolution was an inevitable assault on tradition, customs, and authority. The terror was the direct result of the worship of liberty. Neglect for duty, responsibility, and order: estates-general system, first estate: clergy. Catholic church owned 10% of the land in france. Derived revenue from land and tithes; church tax/donation box. Upper hierarchy of head of monasteries, bishops, cardinals, etc.
