Der Autor gibt einen kurzen Überblick über den Absolutismus, deren Funktionen, der Staatstheorie, die Rechte der Bürger in jener Zeit, sowie eine kurze Abhandlung über die Zeit nach der Französischen Revolution, insb. in Bezug auf den Code Napoleon.
The topic of this essay is, to point out what are the major differences between French law before and after the French Revolution. According to the limit of words there will be a short overview of the time regarding to the Absolutism. Therefore there will be some explanations about the function of Absolutism, the state theory, the rights for citizens according to that
time as well as an overview about the situation after the French revolution- especially the Code Napoleon. Attached there are some figures to the separation of power from the
Absolutism.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- A. Assessment
- I. Introduction
- 1. Function of Absolutism
- 2. The state theory
- 3. Civil institutions and achievements
- 4. Class structure of the stands
- II. Pre- and revolutionary situation
- 1. Demands from the French Revolution
- 2. Political offensive of the Third Estate
- 3. Forces and phases of the French Revolution
- 3.1 The storm of the Bastille and the first revolution chapter
- 3.2 Reforms and the declaration of human rights
- 3.3 The second chapter of the French revolution
- 3.4 The third chapter of the French revolution
- 3.5 The fourth chapter of the French revolution
- III. The situation after the French revolution
- 1. Napoleons' "coup d'etat"
- 2. Napoleons' act on the legislation and its influence
- B. Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to highlight the major differences between French law before and after the French Revolution. It will provide a brief overview of the era of Absolutism, exploring its function, state theory, and the rights of citizens during that period. The essay will also examine the situation after the French Revolution, with a particular focus on the Napoleonic Code.- The function and characteristics of Absolutism in France.
- The evolution of French law during the French Revolution.
- The impact of Napoleon's "coup d'état" and the Napoleonic Code on French law.
- The transition from a feudal system to a more centralized and modern legal framework.
- The changing role of the state and its relationship with citizens.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
I. Introduction
This chapter introduces the topic of the essay, outlining the differences between French law before and after the French Revolution. It provides a brief overview of the era of Absolutism, examining its function, state theory, and the rights of citizens during that period. The chapter concludes by discussing the situation after the French Revolution, focusing on the Napoleonic Code.II. Pre- and revolutionary situation
This chapter explores the period leading up to the French Revolution, highlighting the demands for change and the political activism of the Third Estate. It analyzes the forces and phases of the Revolution, examining key events such as the storming of the Bastille, the declaration of human rights, and subsequent reforms.III. The situation after the French revolution
This chapter examines the period after the French Revolution, focusing on the impact of Napoleon's "coup d'état" and the implementation of the Napoleonic Code. It analyzes how the Code Napoleon shaped and influenced French law, marking a significant shift from the pre-revolutionary legal system.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The core concepts explored in this essay revolve around the historical transition of French law, focusing on the impact of the French Revolution and the subsequent Napoleonic Code. Key themes include: Absolutism, French Revolution, Napoleonic Code, state theory, civil institutions, class structure, separation of powers, legal reforms, and the evolution of French law from a feudal system to a more modern and centralized framework.
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- LL.B. Fabian Sachs (Autor), 2014, Major differences between French law before the French Revolution and French law after the French Revolution, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/268226
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