(January 29, 2009 at 4:46 pm)leo-rcc Wrote: I dont think I did. The means (the revolution) did not achieve the ends (freedom and prosperity for the French citizens, which was the goal).
I was talking specifically about that part of the Revolution called " The Terror " which was a means to an end ( that being to defend the revolution from counter-revolutionaries ). Now some people, you included, would no doubt find that unacceptable. Others, like me, find it acceptable.
I don't intend debating the whole question of the success or otherwise of the Revolution itself with you on this thread, but I will, if you want to start a thread on the subject.
