ARH 253 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: July Revolution, Los Caprichos, Grande Odalisque
17 Nov 2016
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Two sides: bourgeoisie and working class vs. clergy and nobility. French revolt against monarchy because bourgeoisie and working class was growing. Lack of representation in legislative body (all decisions were made by clergy and nobility) First major event: storming of bastille within paris on july 14th, 1789 (french. Marie antoinette and louis xvi executed in 1793, which leads to . Led to reign of terror by robespierre, 1793-1794. Constitution of year viii (8) ended french revolution. Napoleon bonaparte becomes first consul of france. Trained as military officer in france, able to gain power from newly established. 1799: becomes first consul of france: named himself, leadership position. 1804: becomes emperor of first republic: gained a lot of land. 1812: invades russia; retreats: very particular ambition to expand the borders and territories of france. 1815: defeated by british at waterloo: flees france, dies six years later in exile. Imperial iconography which is art that attempts to mold public opinion with propagandistic imagery.
