The French Revolution and the Idea of the Nation
How the events of 1789 introduced collective identity, the Napoleonic Code, and the spread of liberal nationalism.
Key Questions
- 1How did revolutionary symbols create a sense of collective belonging?
- 2What were the administrative reforms introduced by Napoleon?
- 3How did liberalism differ in political and economic spheres?
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