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15 Unbelievable Facts About The French Revolution!

7Jun

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

History

15 Unbelievable Facts About The French Revolution!

Today, the French Revolution is remembered for having created the basic fundamental principles of a modern Western liberal democracy. This got me thinking what are some interesting facts about the French Revolution? Lasting between May 1789 and November 1799, the French Revolution would expand the rights of the peasant class (also known as the Third Estate before the revolution) greatly, and mark the beginning of the end for France's Bourbon monarchy... In its place, France would see the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, before the Bourbon Restoration in 1814, and the subsequent rise of Napoleon III (the nephew of Napoleon I) before becoming a republic in 1870. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Louis XVI Was a Reformer Today, we tend to remembe...

15 Incredible Facts About Napoleon Bonaparte You Need to Know!

10May

By Catalina CarrionNo Comments

History

15 Incredible Facts About Napoleon Bonaparte You Need to Know!

When you think of the greatest conquerors and statesmen history has ever produced, it's hard not to think of Napoleon Bonaparte. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Napoleon Bonaparte we should all know? Upon assuming power, Napoleon's people were bitterly divided. By appealing to both the conservatives and liberals in the country, Napoleon became one of the most beloved world leaders history has ever seen, with his historical significance still playing out today! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Born Into an Influential Family The man history remembers as Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15 1769 on the island of Corsica (which had recently French territory only months before Napoleon's birth), being born to lawy...

Why Emmanuel Macron will kill any future Brexit extension requests

4Nov

By Alexander PaskNo Comments

History

Why Emmanuel Macron will kill any future Brexit extension requests

Recently, Boris Johnson sought an extension to Article 50, something that was granted, but Emmanuel Macron played hardball. There was a lot of speculation as to whether Emmanuel Macron would agree to such an extension to Brexit. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who is Emmanuel Macron? Before we delve deeper, we need to establish some base facts on Emmanuel Macron, this is not a comprehensive biography to any means. However, Emmanuel Macron is the President of France, and by extension, France is the third biggest economy in all of Europe. Macron previously worked as a writer and as a financial inspector for the IGF. However, Macron has also worked in a high paid investment banker position at Rothschild et Cie. Banque, leaving them in 2012. In 20...