France · Revolution / Revolution of France. Chronological records from PostgreSQL.
Louis XVI summoned prominent subjects to examine plans for rescuing royal finances without initially calling the Estates General. The first assembly of notables meets near court made Versailles a focal point in the struggle over royal and representative authority.
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