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French Revolution: A Graphic Novel Guide by Parimala is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes French society during the late 18th century in 3 sentences: French society was divided into 3 estates - the 1st Estate was the clergy who enjoyed privileges by birth and special church functions. The 2nd Estate was the nobility who also enjoyed privileges by birth and feudal privileges. The 3rd Estate comprised most of the population including peasants, artisans, merchants and businessmen but had fewer rights and privileges compared to the other two estates.
- Author
- Parimala
- Language
- EN