# Why the French Revolution Was Not a Libertarian Revolution

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Published: 2026-08-21T20:44:02+00:00
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A common misconception about the French Revolution is that it was some sort of classical liberal or libertarian revolution. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/why-french-revolution-was-not-libertarian-revolution

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