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Edmund Burke : From Reflections On The Revolutions

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Edmund Burke: From Reflections on the Revolutions in France The French Revolution began in the year of 1792 and ended the year 1802. The war originally began as a defense for the revolution but became a battle of conquest under the reign of the European Empire. The French Revolution caused hostility from monarchs, nobles and clergy. These three groups feared the idea of republican ideas abroad. Austrian and Persian rulers created the declaration of Pillnitz in the month of August stating that, they were willing to restore Louis XVI to his rightful authority only if all other powers joined them. After the Girondists gained control of the ministry and Emperor Francis II cooperated in Austria, war was destined to break loose. Multiple revolutionists with the exception of Robespierre believed that enmity would indemnify the new order. Royalists desired Louis XVI’s restoration of power. “Internet.” Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia. 6th ed. Print. On April twentieth during the year of 1792 France declared war on Austria even though French armies lacked subordination and order. The general of Austrian and Prussian allied forces and Charles William Ferdinand, wasted no time and immediately marched into Paris. Suspicions of the king surfaced after the duke released a statement claiming to demolish France if the royal family was harmed in the cross fire. After his battle, Jemappes General Dumouriez charged the Austrian Netherlands which is now known as Belgium. He did not seize this

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