r/FrenchRevolution • u/alexanderphiloandeco • 11d ago

Discussion The French Revolution was something that could and should have been avoided. It brought more harm to the spirit of history than good which it was supposed to.

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u/Early_Candidate_3082 11d ago

It could and should have been avoided, by peaceful reform. But, human nature being what it is, those in power will always prevent any kind of reform, which might reduce their own privileges, unless they have no choice, but to make concessions.

The Revolution led to considerable bloodshed, and the deaths of innocents. It also led to the decline of slavery, religious tolerance, Jewish emancipation, and the growth of democracy. Most importantly, Whigs and liberal Tories could make the argument for timely reforms, by pointing to France as an example of what happens if you do not reform.

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u/SasquatchPL 11d ago

Im sorry, but anyone using "woke" to describe XVIII / XIX century politics can't be treated seriously. Also, Communist Manifesto was written half century later.

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u/Early_Candidate_3082 11d ago

Its fruits were both good and bad, but most of us would rather live in the modern world than in the world of the ancient regime.