Essays on French Revolution

The American and French revolutions were more similar than different in many ways, The French revolution was inspired by the revolution of the colonists against the British. These revolutions occurred during the enlightenment period when philosophers were pushing the idea of popular sovereignty rather than a monarchy, which gave more power to the people War…

START: Marie Antoinette was quickly appreciated and even admired at the court. She was a beautiful young lady who enjoyed the party-filled life of Versailles. The frivolous, high-spirited tomboy who arrived at Versailles at age 14 was quickly embraced by her subjects. Yet by the time of her execution 23 years later, she was reviled….

The early 1700s saw a shift from classicism towards a new style of art associated with the aristocrats (the ruling class in France). They had vast wealth as well as unlimited power and could therefore indulge in whatever they pleased. Most of them took to romance and luxury that often included affairs by prominent leaders…

The French Revolution transformed cultural institutions. The Royal Academy of Arts was replaced by the Popular and Republican Society of the Arts whose membership was open to all artists. All the books and other reading materials held in libraries throughout France was possessed by the state. The government later sold books that dealt with subjects…

Égalité, Fraternitè, Libertè were the main ideas of the French revolution. The idea of the revolution I want to focus on is Libertè. Libertè, or liberty, was the idea of being free of oppression from the clergy and government. The way the French governmental system was planned out was there were three estates. Clergy were…

In this study, I will discuss the reasons that led Maximilien de Robespierre, Jacobin leader and one of the principal figures of the French Revolution, to distort the principles of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, and to rationalize the so called “Reign of Terror” between 1793 and 1794. I…

Throughout mankind’s whole existence on this earth, there have been many revolutions but the French revolution is definitely one of the most impactful. Many people started to question the king and his right to rule as well. The French Revolution started in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s. It was a cry for help…

Joseph de Marie is a French Nobleman living in Paris during the French Revolution. His wife Caroline, has just given birth to their son, Jean. Joseph comes from a long line of Nobleman and intents to keep the tradition going, however this newfound revolution has threatened his family’s way of life. February 27th, 1792 I…

The French Revolution impacted many events on San Domingue. For example, the National Convention gave some mixed people more rights and abilities within society. All of the upheaval within France and the radical ideas would spread to Haiti. With sugar and coffee becoming luxuries in high demand, the slaves were overworked and the powersource of…

In European society during the early 19th century, much of the political landscape was influenced by the Napoleonic wars, as well as the newly emerged ideas of liberalism and nationalism. These ideas played a major role in the social and political upheavals that occurred during the French Revolution of the late 18th century, and while…