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French Revolution:

How can I locate background information?

Overview - This site is an excellent way to begin your study of the French Revolution. Here you will find events, biographies and a helpful timeline.

Internet Modern History Sourcebook - This site will give you access to three revolutions to include the French Revolution. You will find helpful background information at this site.

The French Revolution - Try this site for a summary of the French Revolution and related information. The format for this site is an easy to follow outline.

The French Revolution of 1789 - Here you will find links to information and documents you will find helpful. There is also a picture of a guillotine on the homepage.

Where can I find related historical documents?

Documents - The Internet Modern History Sourcebook contains links to various topics and documents that will help you study one aspect of the revolution in detail.

Napoleon and Art - If you are looking for artwork depicting Napoleon Bonaparte, this is the place! Here you will find many popular paintings and some that are relatively rare.

Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen - At this site you can read a modern English translation of the document approved by the National Assembly of France on August 26, 1789.

French Revolutionary Pamphlets - Click on the tab "Guide to French Revolutionary Pamphlets". These pamphlets are important primary source documents. Caution: You will need to translate from the original French.

Who was...?

Marie Antoinette - As queen during the revolution, Marie Antoinette was a fascinating persona. This biography will give you a good idea of the significant events surrounding this queen during a very turbulent era.

Girondists - An overview of this group of moderate republicans can be found here. You will also find links to key people here.

When was a certain event?

French Revolution Timeline - This timeline will help you keep significant events in perspective. Make sure you focus on the full circle of leadership: Absolute Monarch to Absolute Dictator.

Napoleon Timeline - If it is your desire to focus on the events surrounding Napoleon's rise to power, you want to start with this site.

Quiz / Answers - Try to answer these questions without looking at the answers. This quiz includes trivia you may find interesting.