The Paris Revolution in 1848

France experienced multiple revolts and political changes during the Victorian Era unlike the more politically stable Britain.  Louis-Philippe d'Orleans rules from 1830-1848 until there was a revolt in Paris.  This revolt causes the King to flee and France to become a Republic for only 3 years, but influences other revolts in surrounding countries such as Hungary and Austria.(Collingham)  This revolt has been leading up to this point from political and worker unrest in the 1840's (which is spread across Europe at this time), due to multiple factors: Woman's rights, the repeal movement, incr

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