From Edmund Burke's Contribution To The French Revolution

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We all have heard the political word revolution at some point of our lives. This renowned concept is able to trigger different reactions, sensations, and even memories from those who have a related personal experience. Perspectives about this matter vary considerably; while some may be attracted to the concept, others may react fearfully. A well-recognized example would bet the French Revolution, which definitely had its supporters as well as its critics. A big game-changing event that occurred during the 18th century that has become a key point of study around the globe in the present-day (A History of World Societies 657). Heavily influenced by, but not similar to, the American Revolution, the revolution in France aimed to abolish the established Absolutism government by King Louis XVI in the late 1700’s (A History of World Societies 658). Additionally, a crucial element in understanding the French Revolution is the notion of estates that was …show more content…
This, so called Third Estate, was responsible initializing the revolution.
While many have contributed greatly to the study of the French Revolution, there are two figures from this time period with different points of views who are the authors of the primary sources analyzed in this essay. One of them, Edmund Burke, is an Irish politician who was known for being in favor of the American Revolution, and, in the form of a letter, addressed his opposing view of the French Revolution (Burke 1). Burke, through Reflections on the French Revolution, argues that the French should have improved upon the