Several factors contributed to the French Revolution. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how an incompetent monarchy, the age of Enlightenment and widespread famine created the perfect storm for a country-wide revolution.
Topics in this Podcast: House of Bourbon, French history, 18th century, french revolution, Political History, royalty, Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI
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