Royal Excess and Corruption – Catalysts of the French Revolution

The French Revolution, a pivotal moment in history, was catalyzed by a culmination of factors, with corruption at the forefront. The ruling class, ensconced in opulence at Versailles, grew increasingly disconnected from the realities faced by ordinary Parisians. Louis XIV, hailed as the Sun King, established a cult of personality that excluded the working class and poor, exacerbating social divisions. Meanwhile, Louis XVI’s lack of political acumen and his decision to dismiss reformist figures like Jacques Necker further fueled public discontent.