The Kingdom of the French

Historical Context
The Kingdom of the French (Royaume de France) was a short-lived constitutional monarchy formed on 3 September 1791 by the National Assembly. While it severely curbed the powers of the monarchy and completely destroyed the nation's aristocracy, the Kingdom of the French was a last ditch effort by moderates to appease the sans-cullotte while still maintaining the traditions France had been founded upon, the monarchy being one of them.

The democratic experiment was an absolute failure, both domestically and in foreign affairs. The French people were largely unsatisfied by the government and foreign nations accused the Legislative Assembly of holding their royal family hostage. After much goading, the Holy Roman Empire suceeded in annoying the French people to the point they executed King Louis XVI and later killed his son. The Kingdom effectively ended 21 September 1792 with the Proclamation of the Republic.

In-Game
Despite early hopes the Kingdom of the French may avoid its historical fate, the Kingdom of the French was a complete and total failure. Tax revolts broke out in Brittany, following the implementation of internal tariffs by Marquis De Sade. The Legislative Assembly became polarized over how to solve the issue, with the Feulliants and Royalists arguing in favor of the Bretons and the Jacobins and Enrages arguing against.

Unable to find a solution in the Legislative Assembly, the Bretons opted for independence instead. This further radicalized the tone of the discussion, with the King threatening to veto any act authorizing war with the Bretons. General Lafayette decided to take action into his own hands and on 1 May, 1791 he stormed the Tuileries Palace with the intent of arresting the royal family. Robespierre dissolved the Legislative Assembly and proceeded to crown Louis Philippe de Bourbon as the new King of the French.

The monarchy existed for approximately three more months, before King Louis Philippe dissolved the crown, its assets and assumed the Presidency.