Revolutionary Period Collection

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The Revolutionary Period, which spanned from the mid-17th to the late 18th century, was a pivotal time in world history marked by significant social, economic, and political upheavals. This era saw the rise of modern nation-states and the emergence of new ideas that challenged traditional authority and power structures. In Europe, this period began with the English Civil War (1642-1651), where Parliamentarians fought against Royalists for control over England. The conflict ultimately led to the execution of King Charles I in 1649 and the establishment of a republic under Oliver Cromwell's leadership. Meanwhile, in France, Louis XIV's absolute monarchy faced growing opposition from Enlightenment thinkers such as Voltaire and Rousseau. Their writings on reason, individual rights, and democracy inspired widespread discontent among French citizens. In 1789, an uprising known as the Storming of Bastille marked a turning point in French history as commoners overthrew their oppressors. Across the Atlantic Ocean in North America, American colonists were also experiencing revolutionary fervor. Tensions between British authorities and local populations had been escalating since colonial times due to issues like taxation without representation. Key events like Boston Massacre (1770) further strained relations before erupting into full-blown rebellion during American Revolution (1775-1783). This global wave of revolution culminated with Napoleon Bonaparte seizing power in France after his coup d'état (1799). His conquests across Europe helped spread radical ideas about liberty but also brought devastating wars that reshaped international politics for centuries ahead. Throughout these tumultuous years various influential figures played key roles: philosophers John Locke & Jean-Jacques Rousseau who shaped contemporary thought; military leaders George Washington & Maximilien Robespierre whose strategic prowess influenced battles.