... of Man and Citizen, a precursor to the full constitution meant to be drafted, put emphasis on the "general will" of the people. This document showed the romantic views of French-Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as the Enlightenment's rationalism. A split slowly opened up between the moderate and radical revolutionaries. When Louis XVI is tried by the National Convention for ... ...

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