How did the people feel about King Louis XVI?

There is a general consensus about the fact he was a rather “poor king”, but a “good man”. I think he was definitely a fine man : He was an intellectual : he was interested in science, clockwork, books, intellectuals. He would have made a wonderful scholar ! He was a kind person and was definitely a loving father. read more

The French revolution was a result of the people’s will to change. Before the French Revolution, the peasants were unhappy and angered about the way things were running by King Louis XVI. read more

After Napoleon, the monarchy in France was restored, and Louis XVIII (a.k.a. Comte de Provence, the bother of Louis XVI) became King of France, but he had no reigning power, being only a King in name since the old regime had been abolished in 1792. read more