History 1401E Lecture Notes - Lajos Kossuth, National Workshops, July Revolution
16 Oct 2011
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In its earliest stages, nationalism was linked with the optimistic idea of liberalism. These twin forces led to anumber of dramatic uprisings across europe. The 1848 revolutions can be understood by two themes: the contention between the forces of liberalism and nationalism, the struggle of various subject peoples for autonomy to gain autonomy particularly under the austrian empire. The important trigger was the events in france after the fall of napoleon. France after napoleon: the bourbon house was restored in 1814, louis xviii realized the need for a charter a constitutional monarchy, he accepted napoleon"s civil code, and established a two house legislature. An upper house, chosen by the king, and a lower house, elected by an elite electorate. Essentially, he tries to undo the charters. By 1830, france was once again on the verge of revolution. He censored the press, and dissolved the legislative assembly because it was dominated by liberals.
