What was the long term outcome of the French Revolution?

The long-term effects of the French Revolution can still
be felt today, examples including the birth of the republic and its ensuing democracies,
and the advent of secularism and modern ideologies. Following the abolishment of the
monarchy and the execution of King Louis XVI in 1793, France's military embarked on an
unprecedented string of victories that included the subjection of Italy, Belgium,
Luxembourg, Holland, parts of Germany and most of the area west of the Rhine River. The
French Revolution saw the rise and fall of Napoleon, new monarchies and further
revolutions that shaped modern France.

The French
Revolution is considered one of the most important events in world history, and it
is been viewed as the "dawn of the modern era." It helped to reduce the aristocracy and
the power and wealth of the church. It helped to define the terms "equality" and
"rights" among the people and, according to one
historian,

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"Thousands of men and even many women gained
firsthand experience in the political arena: they talked, read, and listened in new
ways; they voted; they joined new organizations; and they marched for their political
goals. Revolution became a tradition, and republicanism an enduring
option."

The French
Revolution was a catalyst for future revolts worldwide, particularly the Russian
Revolution and the rise of Mao Zedong in China.