The French Revolution of 1848: Radicalism, Social Demands, and the Collapse of Monarchy

This academic article examines the causes, developments, and consequences of the French Revolution of 1848. From the fall of the July Monarchy to the establishment—and eventual collapse—of the Second Republic, the paper analyzes the roles of social classes, political ideologies, and historical legacies. It emphasizes the class tensions that emerged during the June Days and discusses the subsequent rise of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte