The French revolution as a factor in transformation of the French state in the XIX century

Abstract

As the title implies the article describes the influence of the French revolution to the change of the French state in XIX century. It is given the information about the two concepts of evolution distinguished by the researchers. It is described the struggles for the power between the sides that have happened in Europe up to now, in consequence of which have appeared states. France is pointed out to stand as a kind of an ideal type of strong state. It is described in detail all the periods of different forms of government which experienced France. Conclusions are drawn that the French revolution made an enormous impact to the formation of strong legal state.