The French Revolution was a pivotal period of radical social and political change in France and across Europe, lasting from 1789 until the late 1790s. This revolution was marked by the rise of democracy, the decline of monarchical power, and the radical changes in the societal structure, including the abolition of feudal privileges. Key events such as the Storming of the Bastille, the Reign of Terror, and the establishment of the First French Republic shaped the course of modern history, impacting rights, liberty, and governance worldwide.
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