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The French Revolution (1789–1799) is guide Number 8 of the 16 SparkNotes guides for studying European History
. It discusses how the French people rose up against and overthrew the corrupt ancien régime of Louis XIV and his supporters, only to see it replaced by a series of short-termed, chaotic governments that were characterized by violence, internal unrest, and agitation with France’s European neighbors. This study guide is preceded by our guide for The Enlightenment (1650-1800) and followed by our Napoleonic Europe (1799-1815) guide.
