How responsible was Louis XVI for the French revolution?

Louis XVI becomes a vulnerable king which receives a substantial amount of blame for the revolution. Louis XVI was the grandson of Louis XV, and was married to Marie-Antoinette, a queen which was disliked by the public of France. Their characters were seen as contrasting, yet both were disfavoured by the people. read more

Ask this question of someone with a rudimentary understanding of history and chances are they would name the king, Louis XVI (1754-1793). read more

Discuss the extent to which Louis XVI was responsible for the revolution in France in 1789. read more