Free Sample Essays > European History
Was the French revolution a revolution of all classes against the old system of governemnt
the classes in the French society at the time. The nobles wanted power that was taken from them by the monarchy. They wanted to ensure that the king does not introduce tax reforms. The bourgeoisie resented the privileges of the nobles, and felt that they should be allowed to enjoy such luxuries as well. They also despised the absolutism of the monarchy The Bourgeoisie, along with the peasants, criticized the tax system, since unlike in a normal system, where the rich are taxed to help the poor, the poor were taxed to make the rich even richer. The peasants especially grieved the seigniorial system, which allowed greater income disparity in France and a real separation of classes. It was these grievances that the three estates had, which consequently led to the beginning of the revolution of the classes in France, against the ‘ancien regime’.