The Story 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-King

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Dreamer

The Lighted Candle

Before the Deluge

The Cardinal and the Necklace

The First Procession

The Marquis of Mirabeau, Maker of a Revolution

The Fall of the Bastille

The Lantern

To Versailles

From Versailles

Red Heels and Red Bonnets

The Night of Spurs

Marie, Wife of Roland

The March of the Marseillais

The Hostages

The Month of September

The Iron Chest

The Fall of the Gironde

The Trial of Capet's Widow

The Reign of Terror

The Incorruptible

Thermidor

The Little Apprentice

After the Deluge

The Emigrants

For God and the King!

The First Consul