King Richard The Lionheart: The French Revolution

When examining the problems of English society, More points out that another of the main contributing factors is the centralized kingship of the country. More says, "it is generally agreed that a king can do no wrong, however much he may want to, because everything belongs to him, including every human being in the country...". (More, 61) Because the king has so much power over his country and his land, there is nothing to assure that the people under his command can lead happy and healthy lives.

Just about any country that one can name has some history of civil unrest, class issues, rioting in the streets, and outright warfare. These patterns of behavior are common denominators for most civilization in the world. The names, faces, and places may change, but the motivations are generally the same, because of the need for change and the willingness to do whatever is necessary to achieve it. In contrast to the United States, which was in the process of freeing itself from British colonial rule, France was working to free itself from royal absolutism. This period is historically known as the French Revolution. Many scholars do not agree on the chronology of the French Revolution; some scholars suggest that the Revolution took place between 1789 to 1799 while others feel that it did not end until Napoleon lost power in 1815. To better understand the history of the French Revolution it is necessary to discuss the causes, major events, significant figures, and the outcomes associated with these political developments. Without this uprising, that changed the face of the entire country and influenced local political life in many countries in Europe, in all likelihood the France we know today would never have existed.

The Magna Carta was an agreement between King John of England and his baron’s that limited his powers over the kingdom. Article 29 of the Magna Carta exemplifies the limitations of the king in favor of the people by stating, “No freeman is to be taken or imprisoned or disseised of his free tenement or of his liberties or free customs, or outlawed or exiled or in any way ruined, nor will we go against such a man or send against him save by lawful judgement of his peers or by the law of the land. To no-one will we sell or deny of delay right or justice” (Article 29 of the Magna Carta). The Magna Carta was an extraordinary step in history that has helped shape the forms of government that we practice today. This document laid the foundation of the democracies that were yet to come. The creation and implementation of the Magna Carta was a significant historical event that took place during the Middle Ages. Although it is one of few written documents that took place during this time period, it is surely one of the most important events in

King Louis used his lack of leadership to cause one of the most destructive events of the French Revolution. His choice to send the troops stressed to his people the need for revolt because their so-called leader did not care about their desires or did not care to listen to their pleas for help. The poor character of France’s monarch continued to seal Louis’s fate.

In response to the violence and political unrest of the French Revolution in the eighteenth century Edmund Burke, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Thomas Paine, three well known writers of this period engaged in a dialogue about the origins of the natural rights of man and the limits and responsibilities of governments to their people. Even with their beliefs differing widely, they still had much in common. While revolution is not always the appropriate answer, at certain times in any society it could be helpful and even necessary for the protection and preservation of man’s natural rights. Burke consistently spoke out against the British monarchy which is evident in his quote “Kings will be tyrants from policy when subjects are rebels from principle” (193). He tried to convince King George III and Parliament that over taxation of the American colonies would lead to rebellion.

My report is on Richard I, byname Richard the Lion-Hearted. He was born September 8, 1157 in Oxford, England. He died on April 6, 1199 in Chalus, England. His knightly manner and his prowess in the Third Crusade(1189-92) made him a popular king in his own time, as well as the hero of countless romantic legends. He has been viewed less kindly by more recent historians and scholars.

In my essay that is focused on King John I will assess and aspect the following areas: John and the Barons; King John and the Church; King John and France; King John and the Paupers. The topic with the most importance here is his association with the Barons, mainly because it had a huge influence on today’s world. I will go into this subject in much more detail later. My main line of argument is that the British Empire was struggling but able to cope before John’s reign; however it became weaker and lost a lot of control due to his mistakes and that he was a failure.

Oliver Cromwell was a soldier and statesman born in Huntingdon, England in 1599. He led pro-parliament soldiers during the English Civil War, and made himself “Lord Protector” of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 until his death in 1658. His period of rule was highly controversial and sandwiched in-between Charles I and Charles II’s reign. However, he still managed to leave his mark in his way of gaining power, maintaining power, and his accomplishments and legacy. In my work, The Prince, I described my ways of an ideal ruler in modern society.

The American revolution is full of many bright and unique people. Without these individuals, the war could have had a more negative outcome. The Marquis de Lafayette is one that the colonies could not have spared at their fragile time in history. His dedication to the nation remains unrivaled to this day.

Richard the I is a famous King of England that was alive in the 12th century, and one of the earliest monarchs of England. He was the Great Great Grandson of William the Conqueror(Brundage, 10). He was a member of the House of Angevin, which was composed of him, his father, and his brother John(Brundage, 12). He is a relatively famous King of England, renowned for his fighting skills, and nickname “Richard Coeur de Lion” translated “Richard the Lionheart”. Richard was born on the 8th of September, 1157 in Oxford, England(Brundage, 9). He was the son of King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine(Brundage, 9). He had 4 legitimate brothers, William IX(Count of Poitiers), Henry the Young King, Geoffrey II(Duke of Brittany), and John(King of England)(Brundage, 10). William IX died before Richard was born. Richard grew up in Europe with his mother. He most likely did not know very much English and spoke mostly French(Brundage, 21). At the age of 14, he became the Duke of Aquitaine, an area of land in the southwest of France controlled by his mother. Richard learnt most of his battle skills in Aquitaine, and this is really where he became the warrior we see later on in his life. ADD THESIS.

Liberté, égalité, fraternité was the cry of freedom that countless people used to propel them through, and to the end of the French Revolution. This long period of social, political and economic change in France lasted 10 years, starting in 1798 and ended with Napoleon Bonaparte. The French Revolution greatly affected all of Europe at the time and continues to represent the embodiment of revolution to this day. This constant struggle between the heavily taxed, burdened, and unrepresented third estate and those higher created an environment of monumental change for everyone. In the years leading up to the French Revolution, new beliefs and ideas were reaching every corner of Europe creating the thought that men should live free of oppression. However, in France the leader Louis XVI lead like a tyrant leaving the people impoverish and angry. Through the analysation of numerous circumstance present during the Ancien Régime, such as an inferior fiscal leadership, massive debt, and the forthcoming of new ideas during the Enlightened period, it can be concluded that the means for this revolution were justified as it is in our essence to revolt for a change.

The recent death of Napoleon Bonaparte has been described as the end of the last ruler of France. In truth, these statements are incorrect. The last reigning monarchs of France were King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, though the public abandoned the two approximately 28 years ago following the height of the French Revolution. A recent uncovering of an article published in the 1789 issue of La Cuvette illustrates the forgotten world of the grandiose rulers of France.

The Magna Carta, also known as the “Great Charter”, is one of the best known political documents in history. It has influenced nearly every great document of note following it, including the Declaration of Independence written by the founding fathers of America. The Magna Carta was a direct result of the reigns of King Richard the Lionheart and his brother King John and was written by barons who wanted to protect their rights, albeit in a way that mostly benefitted them. Therefore, this paper will attempt to examine the historical context surrounding the Magna Carta, what concerns the document demonstrated about the reigns of Richard and John as exemplified by the demands within the charter, and how the Magna Carta changed the relationship

    In the time leading up to the signing of the ‘Great Charter’ King John had lost his holdings in France after several unsuccessful military endeavors. To help reclaim these holdings King John demanded that his barons provide him with more men and money to take the land back. However he did this without forewarning his barons about the increasing demand that he was placing on taxes and levies. The barons then thought that they were being wronged by the feudal system and that the king was not upholding his end of the deal. In addition to this when King John could not get his money he cracked down on

Richard The Lionheart was born on September 8, 1157 at Beaumont Palace, Oxford. He gained his infamous nickname “Richard the Lionheart” through his experience of leading rebels in Poitou in the 1170s against his father, Henry II. During the third crusades he won in the battles of Cyprus, Acre and Arsuf against Saladin. Richard the lion heart was famous for his fighting ability and fought in many key battles during the Crusades.The battle of Arsuf for example is where he displayed his brilliant war tactics and the brutal force of his army. After executing the Saracens of Acre the crusader army led by Richard travel south to capture the logistically vital port of Jaffa. By capturing Jaffa it would give the Crusaders an intended