Essays Tagged: "Calonne"
A brief account of France's financial difficulties leading up to the First Revolution, as traced through several ministers of finance. (includes works consulted!)
ar exceeded what was raised by Fleury's program, just over 250 million livres. Charles Alexandre de Calonne became the minister of finance in 1783. He proposed to raise more money by increasing the ba ... n the monarch and move the kingdom towards unity and further the process of social evolution. Since Calonne could not directly challenge the parlements because his boss, Louis, did not enjoy the same ...
Subjects: History Term Papers > European History > The French Revolution
French Revolution Timeline
tions of royal expenditures, such as that of Marie Antoinette.1786After Necker resigns from office, Calonne is appointed the minister of finance. He proposed to encourage internal trade, lower some ta ... s, representatives of the aristocracy and the high ranking church officials, is summoned to discuss Calonne's policies.Calonne is replaced by Brienne.1788· On August 8 Louis agrees to summone t ...
Subjects: History Term Papers > European History