What were the conditions of eighteenth century french peasants?
The condition of the peasants of the Third Estate in the French society was very poor. During the Old Regime, peasants made up 90% of the population and had less than 40% of the land. The Third Estate had to pay taxes levied by the state and the church.
The condition of the peasants of the Third Estate in the French society was very poor. During the Old Regime, peasants made up 90% of the population and had less than 40% of the land. The Third Estate had to pay taxes levied by the state and the church.
