The French Revolution (1789-1799) was one of the most transformative events in world history, altering the course of Europe and influencing political ideologies globally. Its origins can be traced to ...

National Assembly On June 17, 1789, after Louis denied its petition for a one man-one vote policy, the Third Estate seceded and formed the National Assembly. On July 11 Louis XVI ordered the army ...

But another, older institution has unexpectedly now taken centre stage: the National Assembly. Dating back to the French Revolution of 1789, the assembly is where French politics is likely to play ...