The monarchy in question and appeals to the nation 1783-January 1789

Abstract

The reform party was an idea of Calonne, the king summoned to Versailles a gathering of notables. It includes capping the size for the poor, the establishment of a 'land tax', the abolition of customs and the free export of grain. The conduct of the Assembly of Notables do not discuss the principle but the details of a better distribution of the tax burden. In reality, they want to preserve the privileges and technical discussions which often become political debates.