The acquisition of empires in Latin America had given Spain and Portugal the status of great powers during the 16th century. However, both countries were in decline from the 17th century their places as great powers eventually taken over by Britain and France. Both countries had retained their empires in Latin America although their power and control were declining.

A simple account of what happened during the French Revolution.

Sociology is a relatively young discipline. Its emergence as a separate discipline goes back to about 150 years.

Nationalism as a major political ideology dates its emergence to the French Revolution and its impact. That is not to say that nationalism did not exist prior to 1789, just that it was more important afterwards.

From Hero or Villain: More Prisoners of Eternity.

In 1789, France was bankrupt after many lost wars, and king Louis XVI was forced to summon parliament, called the estates general, for the first time in 175 years.

An article about Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

A riot or a Revolution – evaluating the American Revolution?

A comparison between the American and French Revolution. I discuss the irony of the France’s effort towards liberty. Finally, I briefly restate the like reasons for the revolts.

People have always striven to become more powerful and more acknowledged. It is in their nature after all to want to be seen and heard. In the late 18th century, the Third Estate of France, the middle-class and peasants, felt as if they were being cheated out of their money by their king, Louis XIV.