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louis xvi

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  • 26-03-2010 12:46am
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    Stilletto
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    Hi guys!!

    Im doing some research for an essay at the moment and would be really interested in some of your opinions on this.

    How far would you agree that louis xvi had a strong part in precipitating the revolution and the subsequent destruction of the monarchy?

    Just interested to see some of the opinions really,

    Personally, I do agree, if limited to the institution of the french monarchy, but, it also must be taken into account the form of monarchial rule into which he was accustomed for; absolute monarchy. The people had a duty of loyalty and obedience to the monarch, in reciprication, the monarchs duty was to protect the welfare of the people which Louis xvi neglected.


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    CDfm
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    Personally I think he did.

    He seems like a genuine nice guy but he did not have the skills to deal with the complex situation he faced. So he was out of touch with government and was a non monarch - inefectual.

    He was vain and his escape shows that -coaches with 6 horses were reserved for royalty and he insisted on 6 horses for his family escape from custody. Sorry - but was he playing with a full deck. Revolutions and regicide go together,


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