If the Third Estate is the nation, then the nation must speak with its own voice—not kneel before privilege. Equality before the law is not radical; it is rational. #EstatesGeneral #Brissot
February 3, 2026 at 6:25 PM
If the Third Estate is the nation, then the nation must speak with its own voice—not kneel before privilege. Equality before the law is not radical; it is rational. #EstatesGeneral #Brissot
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1789, a final #EstatesGeneral was called in #France. Propelled by the anger of people facing steep cost rises, they declared a National Assembly and worked on a constitution. These #FrenchRevolution liberals were pushed steadily from below by street power.
May 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1789, a final #EstatesGeneral was called in #France. Propelled by the anger of people facing steep cost rises, they declared a National Assembly and worked on a constitution. These #FrenchRevolution liberals were pushed steadily from below by street power.