This book explores the relationship between the French Revolution and the feudal system that preceded it. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including legal documents, political treatises, and contemporary accounts, Aulard examines the ways in which the Revolution both challenged and perpetuated the legacy of feudalism. He also considers the broader implications of the Revolution for the future of France and Europe. This book is an important work of historical scholarship that sheds new light on a pivotal moment in French history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.