Student Question: Was the French Revolution the beginning of modern history?

In a very real way, yes. I think it’s important, though, that we understand that the French Revolution was about a lot more than toppling monarchy. For the modern state, in my opinion, nationalism is absolutely necessary. The French Revolution (and then Napoleon) demonstrated nationalism’s tremendous mobilization power. Thus the political class is constantly collectivizing (nationalism […]

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