what does the 'machinery of government' mean in context with the french revolution?

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what does the 'machinery of government' mean in context with the french revolution?

2007-10-14 23:27:03 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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It refers to the vast and complex bureaucracies which oversaw every aspect of the French government. There were bureaus for every region of France and for every function of government.
These were often corrupt and operated inefficiently.

2007-10-15 01:06:46 · answer #1 · answered by Spreedog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋