For centuries the oppressive forces of feudalism and absolutism have dominated the nations of Europe. Their endless wars and excessive spending have oppressed peasants and bourgeois alike with heavy taxation and arcane restrictions, all with minimal if any representation in government.
But now these old powers are falling.
The old traditions have been superseded by the rationalist ideals of the Enlightenment, and the very foundations of monarchy have been challenged. People are frustrated with the old ways and are openly voicing their frustrations.
In France these new men and women, bound by these ideals, have forged a position of influence, having created a National Assembly and forced the King and Ancien Régime to share power. They are working diligently to extend rights and influence to all men. But the counter revolutionary forces are still challenging this new revolutionary state. Furthermore, many revolutionaries seek to spread these new ideals to other nations of Europe.
The revolutionaries now are meeting in France to discuss their plans to implement a new order. You must work together to ensure that the Revolutionary state survives by any means necessary, but at the same time it's important to keep watch of who may be friend or foe in this uncertain time.
The forces of liberty must prevail, but how will it?
Crisis Director
Nathaniel Roe
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