The French Revolution was a fierce period that reshaped Europe and ignited the flames of liberty. This significant event continues to fascinate historians and revolutionaries alike. From storming the ...

Seeking a mandate from the French people for his policies, Louis XVI convened the Estates General. Events soon outran the king’s intentions.

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The French Revolution is a landmark period in European history, but people still get a lot of it wrong. We're here to shed light on some of the most prevalent myths about Marie Antoinette, the ...

Asked what he thought was the significance of the French Revolution 150 years on, the Chinese communist leader Chou Enlai is said to have replied, 'It's too soon to tell.' The dust has settled on ...

In 1848, before the age of the 'new imperialism', France already claimed an overseas empire extending from the Americas to Africa and the Indian Ocean. The sole North American possession France ...

It depends how you count, but at least three. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. How many revolutions did France have? It seems like ...