Question

the French nobility did little but concern themselves with leisure,finery,decadence,affairs and intrigues. To what extent is this statement true in the context of late 18th century france

Answer 1

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The 18th Century was the pre-revolution France under the rule of King Louis VI. Under his rule, social, political and economic bias and injustice was prevalent. The statesmen and nobles were the privileged ones in France while the poor labourers were facing injustice.

The nobles were exempted from taxes etc. and were given gifts and land from the treasury of the country.

Hence, the statement that; "The French nobility did little but concern themselves with leisure,finery,decadence,affairs and intrigues." is true.