calonne and the Notables -- Reforms of Loménie de Brienne : I. The problem of the deficit -- Reforms of Loménie de Brienne : II. Administration and legislation -- Revolt of the Court of Peers -- resistance of the provincial parlements -- The coup d'etat of May 1788 -- Resort to the Estates General -- Conclusions
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France History Revolution, 1789-1799 Causes
France Political events Role of parlements 1787-1788
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Translation of La pré-révolution française, 1787-1788