Prior to August of 1789 the French people were broken up into three distinct classes, or 'estates'. The first estate, clergymen, were the highest members of society, answering only to their Lord, the supreme being.
Prior to August of 1789 the French people were broken up into three distinct classes, or 'estates'. The first estate, clergymen, were the highest members of society, answering only to their Lord, the supreme being.