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
