Who can tell me the historical background of The Count of Monte-Cristo?

I've been reading a novel called The Count of Monte Cristo recently, and the plot is really good.
However, it was written in the 19th century in France, but I'm a newbie to this period of history. So, I'm here to ask everyone, can you tell me what happened in the 19th century in France?

Answer 1

The Count of Monte Cristo was one of his masterpieces in France. The story takes place in France at the end of the 18th century. It mainly tells the story of the protagonist, the Count of Mont Cristo, waiting for revenge through wisdom, wit and patience.

In the story, the Count of monte cristo was a poor banker who was framed by a stranger for the murder of his wife and her lover due to a misunderstanding. After experiencing a series of trials and tribulations, he gained his own freedom and became a mysterious figure who was given the ability to predict the future and seek revenge.

In the process of revenge, he encountered many difficulties and challenges, but in the end, he successfully brought the criminal to justice and paid a huge price for his revenge.

The historical background of this story was the end of the 18th century in France, where a series of political and social changes took place, including the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, and the French Revolution. This period was also one of the most turbulent periods in French history. People's living conditions and psychological state were in a relatively unstable state.