Western Civilization II / Unit 7 WC2 0611 short lesson, about 20 seconds
August 4: Feudal Privilege Abolished
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The idea
On August fourth, seventeen eighty-nine, the Assembly abolished feudal privilege, sweeping away seigneurial rights in the witness's phrase; ten days later it ended the sale of offices. A thousand years of lordship went in one night's session.
In practice
Nobles proposing the abolition of their own dues.
Where people slip
Abolished in principle; redemption payments and disputes followed.
Your place on the trail
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