Louis XVIII of France has a son

Louis XVIII's influence on the Revolution was insignificant. He was in opposition to his brother till 1789 (he was one of the proponents to the doubling of the number of Third Estate delegates), but since the summer of 1789, he was an unremarkable part of the "Court party".

On the other hand, Louis was fare more realist than his brother Charles, and able to see the necessary middle way in 1814/1815. One might assume a son of his could have followed the same path, thus avoiding the 1830 Revolution, but even Louis-Philippe, a more liberal-leaning ruler than Louis XVIII ever was, finally ended up with a Revolution. Except if Louis XIX showed exceptional qualities and muted the regime to a true constitutional monarchy, the Bourbon rule is doomed.
 
Louis XVIII's influence on the Revolution was insignificant. He was in opposition to his brother till 1789 (he was one of the proponents to the doubling of the number of Third Estate delegates), but since the summer of 1789, he was an unremarkable part of the "Court party".

On the other hand, Louis was fare more realist than his brother Charles, and able to see the necessary middle way in 1814/1815. One might assume a son of his could have followed the same path, thus avoiding the 1830 Revolution, but even Louis-Philippe, a more liberal-leaning ruler than Louis XVIII ever was, finally ended up with a Revolution. Except if Louis XIX showed exceptional qualities and muted the regime to a true constitutional monarchy, the Bourbon rule is doomed.

Alright interesting, I suppose he could see the writing on the wall, and decide that if the people want to go and screw themselves over, they're more than welcome to.
 
Alright interesting, I suppose he could see the writing on the wall, and decide that if the people want to go and screw themselves over, they're more than welcome to.

I do not really understand. Who ? When ? Louis (XVIII) in 1791 ? Louis (XIX) in 1830-something ?
 
Louis XIX when his father dies. If he works with the national assembly, and accepts the limits to his power, then he can sit back, act as the ceremonial head of state, and laugh wihlst the politicians destroy their own credibility.
 
Louis XIX when his father dies. If he works with the national assembly, and accepts the limits to his power, then he can sit back, act as the ceremonial head of state, and laugh wihlst the politicians destroy their own credibility.

Some thought elected officials were better than absolute monarchs. They were ready even to take arms upon it.
 
Some thought elected officials were better than absolute monarchs. They were ready even to take arms upon it.

Indeed indeed, all about that thing about the people having a voice. I think seeing France having a monarch, whilst the politicians have all the power would be very interesting to see. Especially as politicians are very good at pretending.
 
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