He convened the Estates-General, made up of the Roman Catholic clergy (the First Estate ... social upheavals in Western history, the French Revolution. Violence spread to the countryside, where ...

It might have the image of being a mighty revolt from the French commoners against the monarchy, but the French Revolution was ... from the clergy (the First Estate), the nobility (the Second ...

This was much more than simply a mob. The French Revolution would be led by shopkeepers, journalists and lawyers. For the first time the citizens took control and formed their own government.

Travel back in time to late 18th century France and follow the development of the French Revolution ... Stage 4 History Watch all your favourite ABC programs on ABC iview. More from ABC We acknowledge ...