The Nation, Law and the King

Abstract

1790 to 1792 was a time of illusion of a constitutional monarchy. There existed democratic pluralism. The bulk of the nation was represented by political clubs being three in number. The first of these clubs was located in the Quartier Latin, 'the Cordeliers Club: Society of Friends of Human Rights and the Citizen'. It was open to both citizens and small people. This club was nicknamed 'the Democrats' because they wanted equality among all citizens, and they wanted a Republic.