French Revolution and Napoleon The French Revolution occurred in France between 1789 to 1815. This period in French history was considered violent, yet necessary toward the evolution of France. Before the revolution, France a monarchy ruled by Louis XIV. Though his absolute control, the words spoken by Louis XIV became legal law in France. The autocratic classes society of France caused the majority of its people to live in poor economic conditions. The people’s discontentment with …showed first 75 words of 1446 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1446 total…were the main catalysts for change in Europe during the Nineteenth century. Wars between people and established government system led to the change in government from Monarchies to Republics. The industrial revolution was the result of Nationalism in Europe and the development of uneven levels of supply and demand. The French Revolution and Napoleon changed the shape and state of Europe and influenced the Western way of thinking, working, and living in the Nineteenth century.