The Estates General: a Historical Turning Point in France
Words: 694 1267Understanding the nature of the Estates General provides valuable insight into the social and political dynamics that shaped the dramatic changes in late 18th-century France. The Estates General was an influential institution in French history, having played a crucial role in the events that led to the French Revolution. Originally established during the medieval period, this assembly represented the three estates of the realm: the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners. It was called by the monarch during times of […]