This book explores the relationship between the French Revolution and the feudal system that preceded it. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including legal documents, political treatises, and contemporary accounts, Aulard examines the ways in which the Revolution both challenged and perpetuated the legacy of feudalism. He also considers the broader implications of the Revolution for the future of France and Europe. This book is an important work of historical scholarship that sheds new light on a pivotal moment in French history.

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