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
Bastille Day - July 14th
The 14th of July is the anniversary of the storming of Bastille Prison in 1789. This was the start of the French Revolution.
• bastille • french revolution • king louis
The 14th of July is the anniversary of the storming of Bastille Prison in 1789. This was the start of the French Revolution.
• bastille • french revolution • king louis
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
Jean - Jacques Rousseau and the Social Contract
Rousseau used the Social Contract to expand and further develop his social, philosophical, and political ideas and concepts. The Social Contract established the liberal
• the need for reform • ancien regime • liberalism • american revolution • french revolution
Rousseau used the Social Contract to expand and further develop his social, philosophical, and political ideas and concepts. The Social Contract established the liberal
• the need for reform • ancien regime • liberalism • american revolution • french revolution
July Celebrations
The Declaration of Independance on July 4th remains the celebrated date for the United States of America. For the French, Bastille Day on July 14th marks the end of the French monarchy and the beginning of the Republic.
• france • french revolution • french monarchy • bastille day • americans in france
The Declaration of Independance on July 4th remains the celebrated date for the United States of America. For the French, Bastille Day on July 14th marks the end of the French monarchy and the beginning of the Republic.
• france • french revolution • french monarchy • bastille day • americans in france
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
Scotland During The French Revolution (Part One)
What effect did the French revolution have on Scotland? The growth of radicalism and the government response.
• french • revolution • radicalism • reform
What effect did the French revolution have on Scotland? The growth of radicalism and the government response.
• french • revolution • radicalism • reform
Scotland During The French Revolution (Part Three)
The effect of the revolution in France on Scotland, the growth of capitalism and the middle classes at the expense of the working classes.
• revolution • scotland • reform • class • radicalism
The effect of the revolution in France on Scotland, the growth of capitalism and the middle classes at the expense of the working classes.
• revolution • scotland • reform • class • radicalism
Scotland During The French Revolution (Part Two)
The urbanisation and industrialisation of Scotland as capitalist ideas become popular. The consequent growth of a class war and political reform movements, dealt with ruthlessly by the government.
• capitalism • industrialisation • urbanisation • revolution • reform
The urbanisation and industrialisation of Scotland as capitalist ideas become popular. The consequent growth of a class war and political reform movements, dealt with ruthlessly by the government.
• capitalism • industrialisation • urbanisation • revolution • reform
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
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
Abundance by Sena Jeter Naslund
Sena Jeter Naslund reinterprets the life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, from her childhood in Vienna through the French Revolution until her final hours in prison.
• marie antoinette biography • marie antoinette novel • sena jeter naslund abundance • review of abundance • marie antoinette abundance
Sena Jeter Naslund reinterprets the life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, from her childhood in Vienna through the French Revolution until her final hours in prison.
• marie antoinette biography • marie antoinette novel • sena jeter naslund abundance • review of abundance • marie antoinette abundance
Arras, Prettiest Town in Northern France
Arras certainly justifies such a complimentary description and it makes for an excellent weekend break or even a longer holiday.
• vimy ridge • battle of arras • great war • world war • weekend break
Arras certainly justifies such a complimentary description and it makes for an excellent weekend break or even a longer holiday.
• vimy ridge • battle of arras • great war • world war • weekend break
Artisans & Kings...
Works of art from the courts of France's King Louis XIV and his two immediate successors will grace Denver this Fall.
• louis xiv • musée du louvre • denver art museum • artisans and kings • french revolution
Works of art from the courts of France's King Louis XIV and his two immediate successors will grace Denver this Fall.
• louis xiv • musée du louvre • denver art museum • artisans and kings • french revolution
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
Biography of Antoine Lavoisier
A French 18th century scientist who revolutionised the study of chemistry through his systematic methods but was executed in the French Revolution
• antoine lavoisier • france • french revolution • chemistry • science
A French 18th century scientist who revolutionised the study of chemistry through his systematic methods but was executed in the French Revolution
• antoine lavoisier • france • french revolution • chemistry • science
English Literature Classics
Despite the boring titles often forced upon high school students, classics of British literature that have well-paced plots and interesting stories do exist.
• literature • classics • recommendations • english • british
Despite the boring titles often forced upon high school students, classics of British literature that have well-paced plots and interesting stories do exist.
• literature • classics • recommendations • english • british
French Azilum
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
Historic France Fest MIlwaukee
Bastille Days is held July 10-13, 2008, on Cathedral Square in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Giant street party features food, drink, music, independence and fun.
• bastille days • french revolution • paris france • milwaukee festival • cathedral square
Bastille Days is held July 10-13, 2008, on Cathedral Square in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Giant street party features food, drink, music, independence and fun.
• bastille days • french revolution • paris france • milwaukee festival • cathedral square
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
How to Make Camembert en Boîte
Camembert with crackers or apple wedges is simple and classic. The recipe below is almost as easy and a great way to make it even more special for company.
• how to bake camembert • camembert en boite • salvador dali's inspiration • french revolution • priest's cheese-maing secret
Camembert with crackers or apple wedges is simple and classic. The recipe below is almost as easy and a great way to make it even more special for company.
• how to bake camembert • camembert en boite • salvador dali's inspiration • french revolution • priest's cheese-maing secret
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 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
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
The Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine began as tough talk that could not be enforced. By the next century it became a driving force in American foreign policy thanks to Teddy Roosevelt.
• monroe doctrine • james monroe • theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • john quincey adams
The Monroe Doctrine began as tough talk that could not be enforced. By the next century it became a driving force in American foreign policy thanks to Teddy Roosevelt.
• monroe doctrine • james monroe • theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • john quincey adams
The Secret History of Paris
Told through the eyes of the working class, criminals, artists, poets, street people and sex trader workers
• secret history of paris • french revolution • napoleon • marie antoinette • bloody battles
Told through the eyes of the working class, criminals, artists, poets, street people and sex trader workers
• secret history of paris • french revolution • napoleon • marie antoinette • bloody battles
"The Poor Poet”
Carl Spitzweg's painting is a premier example of genre painting from the Biedermeier.
• symbol • the poor poet • biedermeier • genre painting • carl spitzweg
Carl Spitzweg's painting is a premier example of genre painting from the Biedermeier.
• symbol • the poor poet • biedermeier • genre painting • carl spitzweg
Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798
As America entered into its undeclared war with France, decisions made by the Federalist leadership in Washington assured the eventual destruction of their own party.
• alien and sedition acts • quasi war with france • president john adams • charles maurice de talleyrand-perigord • french revolution
As America entered into its undeclared war with France, decisions made by the Federalist leadership in Washington assured the eventual destruction of their own party.
• alien and sedition acts • quasi war with france • president john adams • charles maurice de talleyrand-perigord • french revolution
History of the Maine Coon Cat
The Maine Coon is the only truly native American cat. But its origins are lost in myth and legend. A Maine Coon owner tries to separate fact from fiction.
• maine coon cats • history of maine coon • origins of maine coon • american native cat • racoon cat matings
The Maine Coon is the only truly native American cat. But its origins are lost in myth and legend. A Maine Coon owner tries to separate fact from fiction.
• maine coon cats • history of maine coon • origins of maine coon • american native cat • racoon cat matings
Jane Austen and the Americans
The celebrated English novelist Jane Austen's village-centered stories bely her real knowledge and interest of the international events of her day.
• jane austen and the american revolution • jane austen and the french revolution • jane austen and the war of 1812 • jane austen's tory politics • jane austen's view of america
The celebrated English novelist Jane Austen's village-centered stories bely her real knowledge and interest of the international events of her day.
• jane austen and the american revolution • jane austen and the french revolution • jane austen and the war of 1812 • jane austen's tory politics • jane austen's view of america
Lifted Hem Films at Getty Museum
The Getty Museum's series "The Lifted Hem: Seduction and Betrayal at the Court of Versailles" introduces viewers to 20th-century filmmakers' impressions of Rococo France.
• art museum film series • lifted hem • seduction betrayal court of versailles • j. paul getty museum • consuming passion fragonard's allegories love
The Getty Museum's series "The Lifted Hem: Seduction and Betrayal at the Court of Versailles" introduces viewers to 20th-century filmmakers' impressions of Rococo France.
• art museum film series • lifted hem • seduction betrayal court of versailles • j. paul getty museum • consuming passion fragonard's allegories love
Marie-Antoinette at Grand Palais
"Marie-Antoinette" at Paris' Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais explores the life of France's 18th-century queen from her Austrian origins through her tragic execution.
• marie antoinette • galeries nationales du grand palais • louis xvi • versailles • petit trianon
"Marie-Antoinette" at Paris' Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais explores the life of France's 18th-century queen from her Austrian origins through her tragic execution.
• marie antoinette • galeries nationales du grand palais • louis xvi • versailles • petit trianon
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
The XYZ Affair
During the years immediately leading up to the 19th century, America suddenly found standing at the doorstep of war with a leading European power.
• xyz affair • quasi war with france • president john adams • french revolution • federalist party
During the years immediately leading up to the 19th century, America suddenly found standing at the doorstep of war with a leading European power.
• xyz affair • quasi war with france • president john adams • french revolution • federalist party
Thomas Carlyle Biography
Biography of British writer, philosopher, and critic Thomas Carlyle, a leading thinker of his day, famous for The History of Frederick the Great.
• thomas carlyle biography • scottish writer philosopher historian essayist cri • carlyle the history of frederick the great • carlyle the french revolution • works by carlyle
Biography of British writer, philosopher, and critic Thomas Carlyle, a leading thinker of his day, famous for The History of Frederick the Great.
• thomas carlyle biography • scottish writer philosopher historian essayist cri • carlyle the history of frederick the great • carlyle the french revolution • works by carlyle
Thomas Paine's 'Agrarian Justice'
Paine shows how land is not a human right, but is a possession of humanity in common. Any ownership must be justified by the payment of taxes for the benefit of society.
• inheritance tax • vat • value-added tax • thomas paine • land rights
Paine shows how land is not a human right, but is a possession of humanity in common. Any ownership must be justified by the payment of taxes for the benefit of society.
• inheritance tax • vat • value-added tax • thomas paine • land rights