Question

Conclusion on condition of Europe on the eve of feudalism

Answer 1

Answer:

With the outbreak of the French Revolution, “European, history merges into the history of one nation, one event and one man; the nation is France, the event is the French Revolution and the man is Napoleon.”

However, before we deal with the French Revolution itself, it is desirable to refer to the condition of Europe on the eve of that great event in European history.

Generally speaking, Europe was organised aristocratically. This was true not only in the case of monarchies but also in the case of Republics.

The Republic of Venice was governed by an oligarchy and the same was the case with Switzerland. Even in England where Parliament was strong, the power rested not with the people but with the landed aristocracy. Parliament itself was controlled by big landlords.

The man in the street still did not count. If this was true of England, the same was the case in other European countries like Austria-Hungary, Prussia, Russia, France, Spain, Poland, etc. In most of the European countries, the rulers were despots although during the 18th century they were called enlightened despots. The people had no hand in the administration of the country. They did not enjoy any personal liberty and everything depended upon the whims of the rulers. Serfdom prevailed almost everywhere in Europe.

Answer 2

In conclusion, Europe was built on an aristocratic foundation on the eve of feudalism.

Explanation:

1. "European history merges into the history of one nation, one event, and one man; the nation is France, the event is the French Revolution, and the man is Napoleon" with the onset of the French Revolution.
2. However, before we go into the details of the French Revolution, it's important to consider the state of Europe on the eve of that pivotal event in European history.
3. In general, Europe was aristocratically organised. This was true not just of monarchs, but also of republics.