revolution, 1789-1799

A fictional account of the downfall of Marie-Antoinette at the French court of Versailles in July of 1789.

Discusses the industrial development, political movements, and rise of nationalism in 19th-century Europe.

Contains contemporary quotations drawn from speeches, letters, diaries, newspaper articles, and memoirs.

Recounts the events of the French Revolution through letters, diaries and journals, and chroniclers of the time.