Books with title The Aftermath of the French Revolution

A beautiful retelling of the pivotal events of the French Revolution, full illustrated and perfect as an introduction to one of the more important events in European history that shaped Western Civilization. Fully illustrated to enhance the reading experience. Contents include:The Court of the Sun-KingJean-Jacques Rousseau, DreamerThe Lighted CandleBefore the DelugeThe Cardinal and the NecklaceThe First ProcessionThe Marquis of Mirabeau, Maker of a RevolutionThe Fall of the BastilleThe LanternTo VersaillesFrom VersaillesRed Heels and Red BonnetsThe Night of SpursMarie, Wife of RolandThe March of the MarseillaisThe HostagesThe Month of SeptemberThe Iron ChestThe Fall of the GirondeThe Trial of Capet's WidowThe Reign of TerrorThe IncorruptibleThermidorThe Little ApprenticeAfter the DelugeThe EmigrantsFor God and the King!The First Consul

What was it like to be a member of the nobility during the French Revolution? What was it like to watch an execution by guillotine? What was it like to be a witness to history? Step back in time to the French Revolution and see history through the eyes of those who lived it. Find out what it was like to be a radical at the heart of the revolution. Discover how it felt to be the mayor of Paris as the streets were filled with rioting crowds. Hear the account of Louis XVI's priest as the king was led to his place of execution–and the feared guillotine.

Learn about the events that made America what she is today.In the late 1700s, a wave of revolutionary spirit spread across France, changing the nation forever. Over the course of several years, the French people struggled to find a replacement for the monarchy that had governed their nation for hundreds of years. Readers will discover how the people of France rose up to remove King Louis XVI from power, why they struggled to form a lasting new government, and how Napoleon Bonaparte took advantage of the situation to make himself emperor of France.

In the late 1700s, a wave of revolutionary spirit spread across France, changing the nation forever. Over the course of several years, the French people struggled to find a replacement for the monarchy that had governed their nation for hundreds of years. Readers will discover how the people of France rose up to remove King Louis XVI from power, why they struggled to form a lasting new government, and how Napoleon Bonaparte took advantage of the situation to make himself emperor of France.

The daughters of Count de Gascogne are living the life of luxury; servants to attend to their every need; private dancing and music lessons; gowns in the latest fashion to wear to the balls and dinners they attend. In the summer of 1789 this all changes when they learn that they must flee for their lives, leaving behind their home and life-style. And won't starting over require them to change? What will it be like to be poor?

What was it like to be a member of the nobility during the French Revolution? What was it like to watch an execution by guillotine? What was it like to be a witness to history? Step back in time to the French Revolution and see history through the eyes of those who lived it. Find out what it was like to be a radical at the heart of the revolution. Discover how it felt to be the mayor of Paris as the streets were filled with rioting crowds. Hear the account of Louis XVI's priest as the king was led to his place of execution–and the feared guillotine.