reign of terror, 1793-1794

"Describes the life of Maximilien Robespierre and his influence on the French Revolution"--.

A comparatiave study of violence and terror in the French and Russian revolutions, looking at the similarities between the 1789 and 1917 uprisings, and considering the role of vengeance, resistance, and religion in fueling the conflicts.

The author focuses on the political and social violence of the last days of the French Revolution including the arrest and execution of members of the aristocracy by groups of people whose survival was threatened by famine and war.

Chronicles the life of French revolutionary Maximilien Robespierre, discussing his personal life, role in the French Revolution, political and military achievements, personal and professional scandals, and other related topics.

A biography of French revolutionist Maximilien Robespierre that describes his role in the revolution and sentencing of thousands of deaths by guillotine.

Traces the history of the French Revolution from the storming of the Bastille through the rise of Napoleon, highlighting the influence of revolutionary leader, Maximilien Robespierre, from his early life through his involvement in the Reign of Terror.