the tennis court oath
The Ancien Regime.
The upper-crust of the THIRD ESTATE was extremely dissatisfied with Ancien Regime in Pre-Revolution France.
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France was divided into one of three social classes or estates
The ancien régime was a system in France designed in the middle ages, it was a system that consisted with 3 estates, 1st-clergy churches, 2nd- Nobility, and 3rd- peasants and many other ordinary people. This system lasted until the French Revolution (when Louis the 16th reigned).
Antique/ancien pronounced: on-teek or on-sien
The "ancien regime" (old regime) refers to the French Monarchy, and ends officially on July 14, 1789, which marks the beginning of the historical period of the French Revolution. Even though French kings returned briefly in power in the first half of the 19th century, this is the "Restoration" period and not the "Ancien Regime" any more.
. A form of government: a fascist regimeA Regime is a group which is in power.
E. N. Williams has written: 'Eighteenth century constitution' 'Ancien Regime in Europe' 'The eighteenth-century constitution,1688-1815'
The "ancien regime" (old regime) refers to the French Monarchy, and ends officially on July 14, 1789, which marks the beginning of the historical period of the French revolution. Even though French kings returned briefly in power in the first half of the 19th century, this is the "Restoration" period and not the "Ancien Regime" any more.
Gerhard Ammerer has written: 'Heimat Strasse: Vaganten im Osterreich des Ancien Regime' -- subject(s): History of Civilisation, SEL Library selection