Articles related to "French Revolution"
"Men Are Born Free"
On August 27, 1789 delegates to the French National Assembly had finally come to terms over an important document. Learn how a very small piece of paper helped keep the spirit of revolution alive and caused a king to lose his head.
french revolution • declaration of the rights of man • age of enlightenment • louis xvi
On August 27, 1789 delegates to the French National Assembly had finally come to terms over an important document. Learn how a very small piece of paper helped keep the spirit of revolution alive and caused a king to lose his head.
french revolution • declaration of the rights of man • age of enlightenment • louis xvi
"The Age of Enlightenment"
Many historians consider the eighteenth century philosophical movement the "Age of Enlightenment" to be one of the most influential periods in history. Find out how this movement's legacy influenced an "Age of Revolution" and remains important to us even today.
age of enlightenment • eighteenth century • john locke • american revolution • french revolution
Many historians consider the eighteenth century philosophical movement the "Age of Enlightenment" to be one of the most influential periods in history. Find out how this movement's legacy influenced an "Age of Revolution" and remains important to us even today.
age of enlightenment • eighteenth century • john locke • american revolution • french revolution
Jane Austen: Tory or Radical?
This article discusses whether Jane Austen was a Tory or a radical.
jane austen • monarchy • prince regent • emma • history of england
This article discusses whether Jane Austen was a Tory or a radical.
jane austen • monarchy • prince regent • emma • history of england
Louis XIV and Versailles
Louis XIV began the Palace of Versialles in 1669. Upon completion, Versailles was the largest royal residence in Europe. Thousands of laborers worked on Versailles.
palace of versailles • versailles • louis xiv • paris • louis
Louis XIV began the Palace of Versialles in 1669. Upon completion, Versailles was the largest royal residence in Europe. Thousands of laborers worked on Versailles.
palace of versailles • versailles • louis xiv • paris • louis
Rallying Change
Instead of just complaining amongst themselves, French citizens took up a battle cry to create change in government and society.
french revolution • liberty • equality • brotherhood • literary salons
Instead of just complaining amongst themselves, French citizens took up a battle cry to create change in government and society.
french revolution • liberty • equality • brotherhood • literary salons
The Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror lasted from 1793-1794 and marked the height of the radical phase of the French Revolution. The Reign of Terror was led by Maximilian Robespiere.
reign of terror • french revolution • robespierre • radical • committee of public safety
The Reign of Terror lasted from 1793-1794 and marked the height of the radical phase of the French Revolution. The Reign of Terror was led by Maximilian Robespiere.
reign of terror • french revolution • robespierre • radical • committee of public safety
What Caused the French Revolution
Money problems, an outdated social system and the influence of the American Revolution all played a role in the start of the French Revolution.
french revolution • estates general • louis xvi • american revolution • causes of the french revolution
Money problems, an outdated social system and the influence of the American Revolution all played a role in the start of the French Revolution.
french revolution • estates general • louis xvi • american revolution • causes of the french revolution
Book Review of Marie Thérèse
Book Review of Marie Thérèse, Child of Terror: The Fate of Marie Antoinette's Daughter, by Susan Nagel's
book review • susan nagel • marie thérèse • child of terror: the fate of marie antoinette’s da • marie therese
Book Review of Marie Thérèse, Child of Terror: The Fate of Marie Antoinette's Daughter, by Susan Nagel's
book review • susan nagel • marie thérèse • child of terror: the fate of marie antoinette’s da • marie therese
The Estates General
The Estates General was the governing body of France since the Middle Ages. By the French Revolution the Third Estate has decided to make some changes.
the french revolution • the estates general • the first estate • the second estate • the third estate
The Estates General was the governing body of France since the Middle Ages. By the French Revolution the Third Estate has decided to make some changes.
the french revolution • the estates general • the first estate • the second estate • the third estate
A Tale of Two Countries
National symbols and holidays are just two ways in which nations celebrate their history. Read on and learn about the history behind some of the more famous American and French national symbols.
american revolution • fourth of july • french revolution • bastille day • gallic rooster
National symbols and holidays are just two ways in which nations celebrate their history. Read on and learn about the history behind some of the more famous American and French national symbols.
american revolution • fourth of july • french revolution • bastille day • gallic rooster
Bastille Day Crafts for Kids
This July 14, teach your children about Bastille Day as you create easy French flag crafts together. Make flags to wave, to decorate, to eat and to wear.
bastille day craft for kids • french flag craft • france independence day decorations • easy july 14 crafts • french revolution coloring
This July 14, teach your children about Bastille Day as you create easy French flag crafts together. Make flags to wave, to decorate, to eat and to wear.
bastille day craft for kids • french flag craft • france independence day decorations • easy july 14 crafts • french revolution coloring
Bastille Day Worksheet
NEW - Educational Printables! Remember the start of the French Revolution with this printable.
bastille • french revolution • france crafts • histroy crafts • geography projects
NEW - Educational Printables! Remember the start of the French Revolution with this printable.
bastille • french revolution • france crafts • histroy crafts • geography projects
French Asylum
Near the banks of the Susquehanna River in Bradford County, Pennsylvania stands a historical marking that states, "Marie Antoinette Scenic View, 2000 feet".
french revolution • france • marie antoinette • louis xvi • pennsylvania
Near the banks of the Susquehanna River in Bradford County, Pennsylvania stands a historical marking that states, "Marie Antoinette Scenic View, 2000 feet".
french revolution • france • marie antoinette • louis xvi • pennsylvania
History of the Death Penalty
The death penalty was customary in Europe over several centuries. This article looks at the instruments used to execute criminals and heretics.
the death penalty • capital punishment • amnesty international • decapitation • drawing and quartering
The death penalty was customary in Europe over several centuries. This article looks at the instruments used to execute criminals and heretics.
the death penalty • capital punishment • amnesty international • decapitation • drawing and quartering
Jean Jacques Rousseau Coloring
Born in France in 1712 June 28 is his birthday too.
coloring • coloring pages • history crafts • french revolution crafts • crafts for france
Born in France in 1712 June 28 is his birthday too.
coloring • coloring pages • history crafts • french revolution crafts • crafts for france
July 14, 1789
On July 14, 1789 an angry French mob stormed the Bastille. The fall of the Bastille is considered the opening salvo of the radical stage of the French Revolution.
the bastille • louis xvi • french revolution • july 14 • 1789
On July 14, 1789 an angry French mob stormed the Bastille. The fall of the Bastille is considered the opening salvo of the radical stage of the French Revolution.
the bastille • louis xvi • french revolution • july 14 • 1789
Lafayette and Marie Antoinette (Part 1)
How the Marquis de Lafayette, hero of the American Revolution, temporarily saved Queen Marie Antoinette from death.
lafayette • marquis • general • american revolution • revolutionary war
How the Marquis de Lafayette, hero of the American Revolution, temporarily saved Queen Marie Antoinette from death.
lafayette • marquis • general • american revolution • revolutionary war
Lafayette and Marie Antoinette (Part 2)
Torn between ideals of democracy and loyalty to the monarchy, the Marquis de Lafayette tried to save Marie Antoinette's life, and almost lost his own.
lafayette • marie antoinette • louis • king • france
Torn between ideals of democracy and loyalty to the monarchy, the Marquis de Lafayette tried to save Marie Antoinette's life, and almost lost his own.
lafayette • marie antoinette • louis • king • france
The House of Bourbon
The House of Bourbon saw the rise of the absolute monarch in France and the end of the French Monarchy. The palace of Versailles was built by a bourbon king.
the house of bourbon • louis xvi • louis xv • louis xiv • louis xiii
The House of Bourbon saw the rise of the absolute monarch in France and the end of the French Monarchy. The palace of Versailles was built by a bourbon king.
the house of bourbon • louis xvi • louis xv • louis xiv • louis xiii
National Constituent Assembly
The National Constituent Assembly was established in 1789 and lasted two years, helping to establish the foundations of the French Revolution.
french republic • french revolution • king louis xvi • tennis court oath • estates-general
The National Constituent Assembly was established in 1789 and lasted two years, helping to establish the foundations of the French Revolution.
french republic • french revolution • king louis xvi • tennis court oath • estates-general
The Politics of Thomas Jefferson
America's third president was a follower of the European philosophy of enlightenment, and a staunch believer in states rights.
politics of thomas jefferson • american presidential history • jeffersonian republicans • democratic republicans • federalism
America's third president was a follower of the European philosophy of enlightenment, and a staunch believer in states rights.
politics of thomas jefferson • american presidential history • jeffersonian republicans • democratic republicans • federalism
For Queen and Country: Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun’s Portrait of Marie-Antoinette with Her Children
Never a popular figure amongst her subjects, Marie-Antoinette was in need of an image transformation by the mid-1780s. After one failed attempt, the royal government commissioned Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun to convey the queen as a devoted mother, in the hopes of changing public opinion for the better.
marie-antoinette • vigée-lebrun • royal family • mother • children
Never a popular figure amongst her subjects, Marie-Antoinette was in need of an image transformation by the mid-1780s. After one failed attempt, the royal government commissioned Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun to convey the queen as a devoted mother, in the hopes of changing public opinion for the better.
marie-antoinette • vigée-lebrun • royal family • mother • children
The Other Side of History
Commonly accepted "facts" about important-or not so important-events in the past are not always exactly accurate. Sometimes there is an alternate explanation.
history • historical events • past • facts • civil war
Commonly accepted "facts" about important-or not so important-events in the past are not always exactly accurate. Sometimes there is an alternate explanation.
history • historical events • past • facts • civil war
Scenes From Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" in Today's Fiction
This article discusses Dicken's classic "A Tale of Two Cities," describing in particular one scene that contemporary authors have imitated and adapted for their own historical fiction stories.
charles dickens • dickens • a tale of two cities • historical fiction • jack cavanaugh
This article discusses Dicken's classic "A Tale of Two Cities," describing in particular one scene that contemporary authors have imitated and adapted for their own historical fiction stories.
charles dickens • dickens • a tale of two cities • historical fiction • jack cavanaugh
Jacques-Louis David and the Training of Professional Women Painters
A significant factor in the training of professional women painters of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century France, David provided opportunities that many other teachers--male or female--either discouraged or simply did not make available.
jacques-louis david • mongez • frémiet • rude • history painting
A significant factor in the training of professional women painters of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century France, David provided opportunities that many other teachers--male or female--either discouraged or simply did not make available.
jacques-louis david • mongez • frémiet • rude • history painting
Champagne Cocktail Recipes
Ring in the New Year in style with an assortment of champagne drinks for your party guests.
champagne • cocktail recipe • party food • new year's drink • drink recipe
Ring in the New Year in style with an assortment of champagne drinks for your party guests.
champagne • cocktail recipe • party food • new year's drink • drink recipe
Mozart's Marriage of Figaro
Today a Mozart opera seems hardly likely to cause public riots, but this perception of harmlessness wasn't always the case.
mozart • marriage of figaro • don giovanni • political subversity • music and politics
Today a Mozart opera seems hardly likely to cause public riots, but this perception of harmlessness wasn't always the case.
mozart • marriage of figaro • don giovanni • political subversity • music and politics
William Tell
Was William Tell an outlaw? Was William Tell a real person? Does the legend of a "William Tell- like- figure" appear elsewhere in Western European history?
william tell • outlaw • swiss • habsburg • hapsburg
Was William Tell an outlaw? Was William Tell a real person? Does the legend of a "William Tell- like- figure" appear elsewhere in Western European history?
william tell • outlaw • swiss • habsburg • hapsburg
Intro to Humanism, Part 5: Enlightenment Precursors to Secular Humanism
Precursors to Secular Humanism during the Enlightenment, including: Pantheism, the Encylopedists/Materialists, the Philosophes, Skepticism, and the Democrats.
humanism • secular humanism • atheism • atheist • humanist
Precursors to Secular Humanism during the Enlightenment, including: Pantheism, the Encylopedists/Materialists, the Philosophes, Skepticism, and the Democrats.
humanism • secular humanism • atheism • atheist • humanist
"The Death Of Socrates"-The Relationship Between Art & Politics
A frightening introduction describing the power of the government to employ artistic expression for political purposes.
totalitarianism • racism • art • freedom of expression • censorship
A frightening introduction describing the power of the government to employ artistic expression for political purposes.
totalitarianism • racism • art • freedom of expression • censorship
Eccentric Oxford Guidebook
England's Oxford is known for its dreaming spires, Inspector Morse, Harry Potter film locations, barmy students and batty dons. Eccentric Oxford reveals even more
eccentric oxford • great british eccentrics • england • university • bradt travel guides
England's Oxford is known for its dreaming spires, Inspector Morse, Harry Potter film locations, barmy students and batty dons. Eccentric Oxford reveals even more
eccentric oxford • great british eccentrics • england • university • bradt travel guides
Espionage.
A brief overview of the subject of Espionage, and a prelude to articles that are in the process of being researched/written.
espionage • government • spies • berlin • france
A brief overview of the subject of Espionage, and a prelude to articles that are in the process of being researched/written.
espionage • government • spies • berlin • france
France Celebrates Bastille Day
The French enjoy a good holiday and Bastille Day on July 14 is one of the best. The festivities commemorate the storming of the Bastille more than 200 years ago.
bastille day • fete de la federation • july 14 • french holiday • gay ball
The French enjoy a good holiday and Bastille Day on July 14 is one of the best. The festivities commemorate the storming of the Bastille more than 200 years ago.
bastille day • fete de la federation • july 14 • french holiday • gay ball
French Writer Victor Hugo
Brief biography and works of French writer Victor Hugo, creator of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'Les Miserables.'
french writer victor hugo • hugo novelist dramatist poet • hugo les miserables • hugo the hunchback of notre dame • hugo brief biography
Brief biography and works of French writer Victor Hugo, creator of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'Les Miserables.'
french writer victor hugo • hugo novelist dramatist poet • hugo les miserables • hugo the hunchback of notre dame • hugo brief biography
History of French Cuisine
French Cuisine is the style of cooking that all others are compared against. This Cuisine is a result of centuries of political and social change in France.
french cuisine • escoffier • boulanger • 1765 • restaurants
French Cuisine is the style of cooking that all others are compared against. This Cuisine is a result of centuries of political and social change in France.
french cuisine • escoffier • boulanger • 1765 • restaurants
Honore de Balzac, Author
Biography and works of French novelist and playwright Honore de Balzac, one of the creators of realism in literature, famous for The Human Comedy.
balzac biography • balzac comedie humaine • balzac human comedy • balzac novels • balzac and dante
Biography and works of French novelist and playwright Honore de Balzac, one of the creators of realism in literature, famous for The Human Comedy.
balzac biography • balzac comedie humaine • balzac human comedy • balzac novels • balzac and dante
Johnny Canuck
It seems that certain countries have created a person to personify the country.
canada • canuck • johnny • johnny canuck • captain canuck
It seems that certain countries have created a person to personify the country.
canada • canuck • johnny • johnny canuck • captain canuck
Mary Wollstonecraft's Life
A brief look at the life of Mary Wollstonecraft, English Feminist pioneer and writer, social campaigner and mother of Mary Shelley.
mary wollstonecraft • early feminist • 18th century feminist • a vindication on the rights of woman • mary shelley
A brief look at the life of Mary Wollstonecraft, English Feminist pioneer and writer, social campaigner and mother of Mary Shelley.
mary wollstonecraft • early feminist • 18th century feminist • a vindication on the rights of woman • mary shelley
Overview of Absolutism
Absolutism, or an Absolute Monarchy is based on the idea that monarchs have divine rights, and do not need to answer to parliament or their nobility.
absolutism • absolute monarchy • absolute state • western europe • france
Absolutism, or an Absolute Monarchy is based on the idea that monarchs have divine rights, and do not need to answer to parliament or their nobility.
absolutism • absolute monarchy • absolute state • western europe • france
Politicians With Disabilities
"You've said it yourself a million times. If there had been a TV in every living room sixty years ago, this country does not elect a man in a wheelchair."
disability • amputee • politician • fdr • vietnam
"You've said it yourself a million times. If there had been a TV in every living room sixty years ago, this country does not elect a man in a wheelchair."
disability • amputee • politician • fdr • vietnam
Regency Fashions
The elegant fashions of the Regency, with period illustrations.
regency romance • regency • fashion
The elegant fashions of the Regency, with period illustrations.
regency romance • regency • fashion
The Early Politics of John Adams
John Adams, member of the Federalist party, was a true American patriot, though once in office the politics of his party kept him from a second term.
john adams • early political parties • federlist party • democratic republican party • thomas jefferon
John Adams, member of the Federalist party, was a true American patriot, though once in office the politics of his party kept him from a second term.
john adams • early political parties • federlist party • democratic republican party • thomas jefferon
The Eiffel Tower
Designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 for the Worlds Fair, the Eiffel Tower is perhaps the most recognizable structure in the world.
eiffel tower • france • gustave eiffel • nazi • wwii
Designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 for the Worlds Fair, the Eiffel Tower is perhaps the most recognizable structure in the world.
eiffel tower • france • gustave eiffel • nazi • wwii
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic "picture" with symbols. The crown of thorns around the Heart of Jesus means that our sins hurt Him; the wound is made by His enemies; the flames are His burning love for us; and the cross is our redemption. This article is about the history of this devotion.
catholicism • catholic • sacred heart • jesus • devotion
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic "picture" with symbols. The crown of thorns around the Heart of Jesus means that our sins hurt Him; the wound is made by His enemies; the flames are His burning love for us; and the cross is our redemption. This article is about the history of this devotion.
catholicism • catholic • sacred heart • jesus • devotion
Anatole France, French Author
Brief biography of French writer Anatole France, best known for prose elegance, and ironical and sympathetic portrayal of characters.
anatole france • anatole france brief bio • french novelist writer • anatole france dreyfus affair • jacques anatole francoise thibault
Brief biography of French writer Anatole France, best known for prose elegance, and ironical and sympathetic portrayal of characters.
anatole france • anatole france brief bio • french novelist writer • anatole france dreyfus affair • jacques anatole francoise thibault
Christmas in France
Christmas in France has many unique holiday customs, such as Pere Noel and a Christmas Creche instead of a Christmas tree.
french holiday traditions • french christmas traditions • pere noel • christmas creche • cake of the king
Christmas in France has many unique holiday customs, such as Pere Noel and a Christmas Creche instead of a Christmas tree.
french holiday traditions • french christmas traditions • pere noel • christmas creche • cake of the king
Enjoy some Magic!
Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
bird-catcher in "the magic flute • composer • opera terms • listening clips • mozart
Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
bird-catcher in "the magic flute • composer • opera terms • listening clips • mozart
Explanation of 'The Tyger'
On popular demand for the explanation of the famous poem by William Blake, here comes 'The Tyger'.
the tyger • william blake • tyger tyger! burning bright • songs of experience • songs of innocence
On popular demand for the explanation of the famous poem by William Blake, here comes 'The Tyger'.
the tyger • william blake • tyger tyger! burning bright • songs of experience • songs of innocence
Great Castles in Germany Hambach
Hambach Castle in Neustadt/Weinstraße (Palatinate) is known for the Hambach Festival (1832) when German and French people gathered to demand unity and democratic reforms
hambacher fest • hambacher schloss • hambach castle may 1832 • neustadt weinstrasse • german wine route
Hambach Castle in Neustadt/Weinstraße (Palatinate) is known for the Hambach Festival (1832) when German and French people gathered to demand unity and democratic reforms
hambacher fest • hambacher schloss • hambach castle may 1832 • neustadt weinstrasse • german wine route
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