A Common Man's View on Revolution of 1830

To HELL with Charles X! The latest overthrowing of Government could not please me anymore. I knew nothing good would come of Napoleon's defeat. He was the people's man! I felt my soul on fire to hear the news of his defeat at Waterloo! Charles X was intolerable! Who in the name of San Michelle was he kidding with the Anti-Sacrilege Act! YOU are going to kill ME for voicing my opinion the already corrupt Catholic church! À L'ENFER AVEC LUI! A new day dawn's for our people and the dark of ages past will not be forgotten! The people of France will be heard

A Poor Man's View on the Revolution of 1830

As a peasant, I must say I've been royally pissed (pun intended) recently, although I'm pleased with this latest insurrection. When Louis XVIII signed the Constitutional Charter of 1814, the people were protected against a return to absolutism and high times for the aristocracy. However, Charles X, that pretentious,greedy bastard, tried to repudiate the charter. BOO THAT MAN. In any case, that was a lot of chaos and it brought about the expulsion of Charles X. Now all things better but not perfect since Louis Philippe, Charles X's successor, took the reigns.

The Severity of Modern Radical Ideas

There has been a big push by the people recently for the government to finally step back and let the people take control of the economy. This "laissez-faire" idea has caught the attention of many, including me. This great idea of Liberalism has even reached the government. There will be no more oppresion with the gain of representation in the government and also the gains in civil librities and equality before the law.
Furthermore, this has brought about a great boost of Nationalism. It seems that like never before as I walk down the street people are shouting the greatness of France which 10 years ago would be very unusual, but seems to be the norm today. I am so glad that this country of mine is finally coming together as one body.

-A. Frenchmann

Frenchmen View on Revolution of 1848

Today is a glourious day for the common frenchman. Finally, we have forced Louis Phillipe from his throne following in the footsteps of his chief minister, Francoise Guizot. Phillipe had begun using the tyrannical methods of censorship and the banning of political meetings. The prospects of a true democracy have arisen and I can almost taste universal male suffrage. Elections are scheduled to take place in a couple of months however much of the country has differing views from the views of those inside the capital.

The elections have resulted in a very moderate republic. These results are outrageous. We, the people of France, need a stronger more effective government at our helm. This government has a false sense of security as it believes its strong after putting down the pathetic attempt of the workers' revolt. This government shall not and will not last.

The last several months have been filled with blood and death as over 10,000 have died on the streets of Paris. The government has lost all control and will not last much longer. There is rumor that another election will be held in the upcoming months.

The results are in! Louis Napoleon was elected as President! Finally we have the strong leadership we need to thrive and bring the power and prestige back to France.