The French Revolution
Beginning in 1789, the Revolution affected every aspect of France and much of Europe.
French Revolution 101
Start here with this 101 on the French Revolution: the whole thing summarized on one page.
Start here with this 101 on the French Revolution: the whole thing summarized on one page.
History of the French Revolution
Interested in the French Revolution? Read our 101 but want more? Then try this, a narrative history of the French Revolution designed to give you a firm grounding in the subject: it's all the 'what's' and 'when's'. It's also a perfect platform for readers who want to go on and study the much debated 'whys'.
Interested in the French Revolution? Read our 101 but want more? Then try this, a narrative history of the French Revolution designed to give you a firm grounding in the subject: it's all the 'what's' and 'when's'. It's also a perfect platform for readers who want to go on and study the much debated 'whys'.
Timeline of the French Revolution
A detailed timeline of the French Revolution, taking you through from pre-1787 to 1802.
A detailed timeline of the French Revolution, taking you through from pre-1787 to 1802.
About: The Guillotine
Your Guide examines the history of the guillotine in an article which ranges from early, but unrelated, beheading devices, to the machine's last use in France.
Your Guide examines the history of the guillotine in an article which ranges from early, but unrelated, beheading devices, to the machine's last use in France.
Books on the French Revolution
This page indexes onsite bibliographic information about the French Revolution and the Revolutionary Wars.
This page indexes onsite bibliographic information about the French Revolution and the Revolutionary Wars.
Concerning the legends of guillotined heads.
Your Guide discusses the legends of guillotined heads remaining briefly alive and looks for a scientific answer.
Your Guide discusses the legends of guillotined heads remaining briefly alive and looks for a scientific answer.
A Tale of Two Revolutions
An excellent essay by Robert A. Peterson which compares the French and US Revolutions, discussing the origins, procedures and consequences of these major events.
An excellent essay by Robert A. Peterson which compares the French and US Revolutions, discussing the origins, procedures and consequences of these major events.
Declaration of the Right of Man and of the Citizen
This is a translated version of the famous document by The Marquis de Lafayette, which was accepted by the National Assembly of France in 1789.
This is a translated version of the famous document by The Marquis de Lafayette, which was accepted by the National Assembly of France in 1789.
Introduction to the French Republican Calendar
A good introduction to this calendar, adopted during in France during 1793. There are tables to enable the conversion of dates, and links to the legislative documents, although there are no translations.
A good introduction to this calendar, adopted during in France during 1793. There are tables to enable the conversion of dates, and links to the legislative documents, although there are no translations.
Primary Documents
Hosted by the Modern History Sourcebook, this is an excellent collection of online texts which relate specifically to the French Revolution, including decrees, speeches, and letters.
Hosted by the Modern History Sourcebook, this is an excellent collection of online texts which relate specifically to the French Revolution, including decrees, speeches, and letters.