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2. Timeline of French history - Wikipedia

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   This is a timeline of French history, comprising important legal changes and political events in France and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of France. See also the list of Frankish kings, French monarchs, and presidents of France.

3. Age of Revolution - Wikipedia

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   France provided the codes of law, the model of scientific and technical organization, the metric system of measurement for most countries. The ideology of the modern world first penetrated the ancient civilizations which had hitherto resisted European ideas through French influence. This was the work of the French Revolution. [3]

4. Timeline of geopolitical changes (1500–1899) - Wikipedia

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   This is a timeline of geopolitical changes around the world between 1500 and 1899. It includes dates of declarations of independence , changes in country name , changes of capital city or name, and changes in territorial ownership such as the annexation , occupation , cession , concession , or secession of land.

5. List of revolutions and rebellions - Wikipedia

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   Kingdom of France: Rebels in Brittany 1675–1676 King Philip's War: New England Confederation: Native Americans Confederation victory 1676 Bacon's Rebellion: Colony of Virginia: Virginia colonists, indentured servants and slaves: Change in Virginia's Native American-Frontier policy 1680–1692 Pueblo Revolt: Spanish Empire: Puebloans

6. Political history of France - Wikipedia

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   The political history of France covers the history of political movements and systems of government in the nation of France, from the earliest stages of the history of France until the present day. This political history might be considered to start with the formation of the Kingdom of France, and continue until the present day.

7. French Revolution - Wikipedia

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   The French Revolution had a major impact on western history, by ending feudalism in France and creating a path for advances in individual freedoms throughout Europe. [ 227 ] [ 2 ] The revolution represented the most significant challenge to political absolutism up to that point in history and spread democratic ideals throughout Europe and ...

8. List of treaties - Wikipedia

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   Between France and Austria, ending Austria's participation in the War of the Fourth Coalition. 1806 Treaty of Poznań: Ends the war between France and Saxony after the latter's defeat during the War of the Fourth Coalition. 1807 Treaty of Finckenstein: Between France and Persia. Treaties of Tilsit: France, Russia, and Prussia create the Duchy ...

9. Influence of the French Revolution - Wikipedia

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   The French Revolution had a major impact on Europe and the New World. Historians widely regard the Revolution as one of the most important events in European history. [1] [2] [3] In the short-term, France lost thousands of its countrymen in the form of émigrés, or emigrants who wished to escape political tensions and save their lives.