French Revolution

What is the French Revolution?

It not only led to the overthrow of the monarchy in France, but also had a major impact on politics, society, and culture across Europe and the world.

What Were the Impacts of the French Revolution?

This tile considers the impact, both immediate and long-term, of the French Revolution both at home and abroad

What Was the Thermidorian Reaction?

This tile covers the mid-1790s, as France recovered from the violence of the earlier part of the decade.

What was the Terror in the French Revolution?

This period saw France’s descent into outright chaos, with political violence on a scale never seen before.

What Happened in the French Revolution?

This tile covers the latter period of constitutional monarchy in France, as it became increasingly clear that Louis XVI’s position was untenable.

What Events Led Up to the French Revolution?

The period 1789-1791 was a time of uncertainty in France. This tile covers the attempts to establish a constitutional monarchy – and their disastrous failure.

What Are the Causes of the French Revolution?

The causes of the French Revolution are complex. This tile discusses the multiple internal conflicts in France that made conditions ripe for upheaval.

What is the French Revolution and When Did it Happen?

The French Revolution is actually not all that easy to define. Here we discuss how best to consider this period.