French Revolution

French Revolution

The author describes how the French Revolution was received by the British. At first, many citizens saw a cause to celebrate. But as the Revolution proceeded, disillusionment set in for many people.

A map of the 36 "generalities" of France prior to the French Revolution, including an inset of the Corsican Generality.

This is a map of Europe illustrating the Wars of the French Revolution and Napoleon's Wars, 1715 to 1830.

A map of France before the Revolution, from the Regence (1715) to the execution of Louis XIV (1789). This map is color-coded to show the French territory and boundaries of French administrative departments, territorial acquisitions from...

Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau (March 9, 1749 - April 2, 1791) was a French writer, popular orator and statesman. During the French Revolution, he was a moderate, favoring a constitutional monarchy built on the model of Great...

Edmund Burke (12 January 1729 - 9 July 1797) was an Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher who, after relocating to Great Britain, served for many years in the British House of Commons as a member of the...

(1725-1807) In charge of the French army that joined the Continental Army and fought in the American Revolution. When he returned to France he commanded the army of the North in the French Revolution.

A map of the Battle of Valmy in northern France during the War of the First Coalition. The battle was between the French Army and the Prussian Army commanded by the Duke of Brunswick. This battle, fought on 20th September, 1792, resulted...

Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes (December 20, 1717-February 13, 1787) was a French statesman and diplomat. His rivalry with the British, and his desire to avenge the disasters of the Seven Years' War, led to his support of the...

Edmond-Charles Genet (January 8, 1763 - July 14, 1834), also known as Citizen Genet, was a French ambassador to the United States during the French Revolution.

Chiefly remembered for his support of the American colonies in the struggle against King George III that led to the American Revolution, as well as for his strong opposition to the French Revolution.

A philosopher whose ideas influenced the French Revolution and the American Revolution.

A French military officer who led the Garde Nationale during the French Revolution, as well as fought in the American Revolutionary War as a general.

A French military officer who served as a general in the American Revolutionary War, as well as the French Revolution.

Maximilien Francois Marie Isidore de Robespierre (6 May 1758 - 28 July 1794) is one of the best-known figures of the French Revolution. He studied at College of Louis-le-Grand in Paris and became a lawyer. His supporters called him "The...

Brief description of the Jacques-Louis David's life and artistic influences, with links to more information on six of David's works in the Getty's collection. Discusses the classical influences seen in the artist's work and his role in...

Brief description of the Jacques-Louis David's life and artistic influences, with links to more information on six of David's works in the Getty's collection. Discusses the classical influences seen in the artist's work and his role in...

Brief description of the Jacques-Louis David's life and artistic influences, with links to more information on six of David's works in the Getty's collection. Discusses the classical influences seen in the artist's work and his role in...

Brief description of the Jacques-Louis David's life and artistic influences, with links to more information on six of David's works in the Getty's collection. Discusses the classical influences seen in the artist's work and his role in...

A colored outline map of Europe in 1796 just after the French Revolution and the Division of Poland. Territories are numbered and referenced on the map.

A color map of Europe after the Congress of Vienna in 1815, which redrew the continent's political boundaries after the French Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, and the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire. This map is color-coded to show...

A map of Europe in 1792 during the French Revolution and the beginning of the Modern Era. This map is color-coded to distinguish between various countries throughout the continent, including Great Britain, France, United Netherlands,...