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Introduction to European History INTRODUCTION TO EUROPEAN HISTORY The “A" level History of Europe starts with the French Revolution of 1789. It is therefore justifiable to argue that after the outbreak of the French Revolution, European History rotates around the history of one nation, one event, and one man. The nation is France, which event is the French revolution and the man is Napoleon Bonaparte I. The French revolution was therefore the greatest event in the history of not only France but of the whole Europe. This was partly because it gave rise to the new ideas of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity and Nationalism that spread throughout Europe and the world. However, before we sink deep into the French revolution, it is important to analyze the nature and characteristic of major states before the revolution. The Nature and Characteristics of European States on The Eve Of The French Revolution Century) By 1789 Europe was composed of several states, both big and small. The bigger states exerted a lot of influence on the small and weaker states. These states were divided into two conceptual regions i.e. Easter-t Europe and Western Europe. Eastern Europe composed of Russia, Austrian Empire, parts of Turkish Empire and Eastern Prussia. Western Europe composed of Britain, France, Portugal, Holland, Spain and Netherlands. 1 England England by 1789 was ruled by George III with Pitt, the younger as the Prime Minister. She was a constitutional monarchy with a functional parliament. George III also granted political liberties and there was religious freedom. The economy was the most progressive in Europe. The Agrarian (agricultural) and industrial revolution had and were making a lot of progress and England was leading Europe in agricultural and industrial productions. This is why she was referred as the workshop of Europe. 2 Austria- Hungary Austria was a German state ruled by Hapsburg ruling family. She had forged an empire that comprised of different races brought under her control through force and diplomacy. Austria- Hungary was ruled by Marie Theresa from 1740-1780. She was very popular amongst all races because of her EUROPEAN HISTORY, DEPARTMENTAL NOTES, JULY 2019 reformist ideas. She is one of the greatest female rulers recorded in History. Marie Theresa was succeeded by her son Joseph II who ruled Austria from, 1780-1790. Like his mother, Joseph II was an enlightened despot who embarked on reforms to improve the conditions of his people. For instance, he reduced the influence of the pope and the church over the state affairs and abolished serfdom within his empire. However, he did not grant religious freedom, political liberties and social class equality. 3 Prussia Prussia was the most powerful of the German states. She rivaled Austria for dominance over the German states. She was ruled by Hohenzollern ruling family that was-despotic and imperialistic. From 1740-1786, Prussia was ruled by Fredrick the great who was an enlightened despot. He carried Prussia to a very high level during his reign. He modernized agriculture, constructed new canals and encouraged industrial development by subsidizing industrialists. He allowed religious freedom and was prepared to allow Moslems to come to Prussia so long as they could contribute to the development of his country. He kept in touch with the common man through tours and occasionally ploughed the field physically, to boost the morale of farmers. Frederick the great died in 1786 and was succeeded by Fredrick William who was a weak minded and undecided ruler. He developed hostility towards Austria and Russia. He however enjoyed the strong foundation laid by Fredrick the great. 4 Russia She was the biggest state of Europe; She had ever been strong since the reign of Peter the great (1786- 1825). On the Eve of the French revolution she was ruled by Catherine II. Although she was luxurious and despotic, she was however an enlightened despot who gave full attention to state issues and adopted Peter the great’s policy of territorial expansion, which kept Russia high on the map of Europe. For instance, she got the greatest part of Poland that was shared between Austria, Prussia and Russia. Her achievement abroad can be described by her own words that she came to Russia as a poor girl, Russia gave her a lot of dowry but she repaid it back by giving Russia Azov, Ukraine and Crimea. However she granted no religious freedom and political liberties. She had a very big number of serfs. Their conditions were similar to, slaves. All the same, her economic policy was reformed in line with the views of encyclopidists like Diderot. Indeed she at one time invited Diderot and discussed Russia's economic policy with him. EUROPEAN HISTORY, DEPARTMENTAL NOTES, JULY 2019 5 France France was ruled by the Bourbon ruling family that had reigned for over 400years.The Bourbon monarchs were very despotic. By 1789, France was ruled by Louis XVI who was a weak despot; Louis XVI ruled from 1774 up to 1792. During his reign, there was no functional parliament, constitution and proper law. Besides, there were corruption, embezzlement and extravagancy that caused financial crisis by 1789. He was over influenced by his strong-minded Queen Marie Antoinette who was very unsympathetic to the French men since she was an Austrian princess. The clergy and the nobles were privileged at the expense of the peasants and the middle class. However compared to other parts of Europe, the conditions of the French peasants were better and she even had the biggest number of middle class. INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH REVOLUTION The meaning of a revolution It refers to the fundamental change that can either be political, social or economic in a society. Revolutions are either gradual which are often peaceful, or sudden / rapid where changes are realized with violence. In a revolutionary situation, two things are always visible: The old features of society are changed either positively or negatively i.e. upside down new things/changes appear in a society either for better or worse. Thus, French revolution refers to the social, political and economic changes that France experienced from 1789 up to the rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1799. It begun as a peaceful political reform movement on the 5th may 1789 but later took a violent dimension and involved the social and the economic structures as well. The Revolution was staged by the peasants and the middle class against the privileged nobles and the clergy. This is why the Marxist looked at it as a class struggle between the unprivileged peasants and the bourgeoisie (middle class) against the privileged nobles and the clergy. The French revolution can be categorized into three main phases. The first stage was from May 1789 to 1791 (up to the death of Mirabeau) which was generally peaceful. The second stage was from 1792 to 1794 which was characterized by violence i.e. the reign of terror and the third stage was EUROPEAN HISTORY, DEPARTMENTAL NOTES, JULY 2019 from 1795 to 1799 led by the Directory of Government. These phases were marked by a number of events which aimed at solving political, social and economic problems that had sparked off the revolution in 1789. Causes of the French Revolution The revolution was a product of many forces or factors, which had different but important magnitudes / weights in causing the revolution. It was caused by both long term factors which can be traced down to the 17th century and the immediate factors that went up to the late 18th century. By 1789, the social, political and economic conditions in France had outlived its usefulness and the revolution was inevitable as peacock puts it; condition in society must be very bad before men in large numbers under take its over throw by violence. Although the revolution was caused by a number of factors, it is worth observing that the contribution of these factors varied in degree and magnitude. In other words no single factor however great it appears to be can adequately explain the occurrence of the revolution. The causes of this most important event in the history of Europe can generally be grouped under social, political and economic problems that France faced by 1789. However this grouping is only for the purpose of simplifying them so that students as well as teachers find it easy to understand them. This is because it is very hard to differentiate between something that is political but not economic or social i.e. some factors can be considered political, asocial as well as economic. 1- Unfair political system (the nature of the ancient regime) Despotism By 1789 France was ruled by the Bourbon Monarchy whose administration was characterized by corruption, sectarianism, nepotism, human right abuses, lack of democracy and above all despotism. Power was absolutely in the hands of the king who was looked at as a demi-god. He was the law and the law was himself and that is why Louis xvi boasted that; ''The thing is legal because I wish it so." Even the king's ministers had unlimited powers that could not be checked. For instance through the Lettress-de- cachet (arrest warrant) the king and his minister could arrest and imprison anybody at any time. This inflicted a lot of sufferings to the French men most of whom were innocent who responded through the 1789 revolution. EUROPEAN HISTORY, DEPARTMENTAL NOTES, JULY 2019 NB. The ancient regime was the hereditary Bourbon monarchy that existed in France prior to 1789. From 1610-1643 it was under Louis xiii, 1643-1715 under Louis xiv, 1715-1744 under the leadership of Louis XV and 1774-1792 led by Louis xvi.
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