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The French Revolution and The Count of Monte Cristo
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The Begining of the French Revolution
The French Revolution began in 1789 with the meeting of the States General in May. -
Storming of the Bastille
The Bastille was stormed. -
Removal from Versailles
Louis XVI and the Royal Family were removed from Versailles to Paris. -
Toward the Civil Constitution of the Clergy
To no small extent, the Assembly addressed the financial crisis by having the nation take over the property of the Church (while taking on the Church's expenses), through the law of December 2, 1789. In order to rapidly monetize such an enormous amount of property, the government introduced a new paper currency, assignats, backed by the confiscated church lands. -
Turmoil in the Military
The army faced considerable internal turmoil: in Nancy, in August 1790, three regiments, those of Châteauvieux, Maître-de-camp, and the King's own regiment, rebelled against their chiefs. General Bouillé successfully put down the rebellion, which added to his reputation for counter-revolutionary sympathies. -
Unsuccessful Flee from Paris
The King attempted, unsuccessfully, to flee Paris for Varennes in June 1791. -
King's Trial
The King was brought to trial in December of 1792. -
War with Britian
In January of 1793 the revolutionary government declared war on Britain, a war for world dominion which had been carried on, with short intermissions, since the beginning of the reign of William and Mary, and which would continue for another twenty-two years. -
King's Execution
The King was executed on January 21, 1793. -
Napoleon's Rise to Power
Napoleon Buonaparte became Emperor in May of 1804. -
Arrival
Dantes arrived at Marseilles on the Pharaoh. -
Imprisoned
Dantes was imprisoned by Villefort. -
Betrothal Feast
Dantes was arrested to be judged by prosecutor Villefort. -
Escape
Dantes escaped prison. -
Jacopo
Dantes was saved by Jacopo, a smuggler ship captain, when he was trapped on the Isle of Tiboulen. -
Treasure of Abbe Faria
Dantes discovered the treasure in a hidden cave o the Isle of Monte Cristo. -
Count's Arrival
The Count of Monte Cristo arrives at Paris. -
Mercedes' Wish
Mercedes begs the Count to spare her son's life. She also tells Albert about what Fernand did to the Count. -
Albert's Appology
Albert appologizes to the Count and withdraws from the duel. -
Fernand's Downfall
Fernand was dishonored, had his family leave him, and committed suicide. -
Villefort's Downfall
Villefort is dishonored and goes mad. -
Danglars' Loss
Danglars loses five million francs.
