Question

Louise-Sebastien Mercier proclaimed “Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world! Tremble before the virtual writer!” Who are referred to as the tyrants in this context?

Options

• Educated classes who wanted to change the society

• Absolutist institutions like monarchy and church

• Authors of the new books

• Printing press

Answer 1

Absolutist institutions like monarchy and church

Explanation:

Mercier referred to monarchs and the Church as “tyrants” because writers and printed ideas were challenging their absolute power and control over society.