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The French Revolution has been seen as a world-altering event. The revolution demolished a long standing monarchy and showed that it was a natural form of government. The Revolution also showed that it was possible to change society, using reason, for the better and worse. The French Revolution inspired many to agitate for democracy and equality around the world. It also unleashed an extraordinary amount of violence and paved the way for Napoleon's takeover of France. Many historians (not all) have argued that the French Revolution can be seen as the start of the modern world.

William Doyle. ''The Origins of the French Revolution''. (1990).

This work is a synopsis of the events that led to the Revolution. It particularly focuses upon the French monarchs’ role in unwittingly starting the Revolution. The French monarchy was actually reforming the and this resulted in the formation of political opposition to the royal government for the first time in centuries. This together with the spread of ideas on democracy and equality undermined the royal government. Ultimately, this was to lead to the revolt of the French people against the King.