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The paper looks at the modern as well as older interpretations of the French Revolution to determine to the extent of the impact that the Revolution had on the French Nation. The paper determines the newer perspectives position that the Revolution had less to do with the lasting French identity, and that the political aspects of the Revolution are central to the French Nation.

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"The French Revolution lasted from 1789 through 1799, and was sparked by the varying views regarding reform as held by the French people. The French Revolution left certain lasting effects upon the French Nation, such as elements of the written constitution, the Code Napoleon and a sense of loyalty to their land. Thus, the claim that the French Revolution constructed the French Nation could in part be shown as true as it certainly altered the mentality of the French people. However, although for many years a stable interpretation had been achieved pertain to the Revolution; these have been lately abandoned in an attempt to view this event from new social, intellectual, cultural and political dimensions."

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