1789-1799, revolution

Presents a beginner's guide to studying the French Revolution, the mass executions, and an overview of the events that brought about the insurrection.

Charles Dickens' classic novel depicted with captioned illustrations offers reluctant readers a chance to enjoy great literature.

Discusses life during the Napoleonic Wars at home and in battle. Provides brief biographical sketches of some famous personalities who lived at that time: George Augustus Frederick--Prince of Wales, Beau Brummel, Jane Austen, William Cobbett, Francis Place, William Blake, Captain John Kincaid and others.

Provides a look at how Napoleon Bonaparte's egotism, unrealistic dreams, and tendency to underestimate enemies led to the downfall of his Grand Arm?ee during the Napoleonic Wars.

Studies the French Revolution and discusses the political, social, and military events that caused it.

Describes how the French Revolution replaced old social rules and regulations with new laws and methods of government and examines the impact of the revolt on the rest of the world's ruling regimes.

Describes the events pertaining to the French Revolution, which began in 1789, and examines the important people and events, and discusses the economic strain, the founding of the Estates General, how the society changed over the course of the revolution, and more.

Examines the political, economical, and social structure of France during the late eighteenth century that led to the dissent of the people, the beginnings of the French Revolution, and the overthrow of the monarchy.

Charles Dickens' 1859 historical novel set in Paris and London during the French Revolution, in which a French nobleman, Charles Darnay, renounces his position and leaves his country, then returns during the Terror to save the life of a servant, putting himself in grave danger.

Examines the history of France during the reign of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette, provides information about everyday life in France during the revolutionary era, and includes a selection of contemporary writings.