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Examines how all classes of French society revolted against the regime of King Louis XVI and rejected a society based on heredity and privilege, resulting in an violent struggle to determine the future of France. Expert commentary, primary documents and archival images bring the themes of the revolution to life, and students will learn that while the revolution failed to permanently overturn the old order, the ideals and reforms of the revolution spread throughout the world.