Revolutions

3.7- The Séance Royale

After the Assembly of Notables disbanded in May 1787, the fight over reform moved to the Paris Parlement. 

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3.6- The Stately Quadrille

Round and round and round it goes...

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3.5- The Assembly of Notables

King Louis called the Assembly of Notables in early 1787 to approve a major fincancial reform package. But intead of rubber stamping the package, the Notables scrutinized every detail. 

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3.4- Necker and the Necklace

Just as the financial situation was about to explode the monarchy was hit by a public relations nightmare.

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3.3- Resistance to Reform

As power passed from Louis XV to Louis XVI, royal ministers attempted to implement reforms, but were thewarted at every turn. 

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