French Revolution

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The French Revolution is sometimes called the Revolution of 1789. However its roots stretched back further than this. It describes a revolutionary movement that took place in France between 1787 and 1799. Here, we explore all the aspects of the revolution that engulfed France in the late 18th century, from its causes to its key figures and legacy…

Napoleon and the French Revolution

Find out more about the man often regarded as one of history's greatest military leaders, who rapidly rose through the ranks of the military during the French Revolution and came to power in the years of instability that followed…