French Revolution Step by Step: From Monarchy to Republic: Unraveling the Causes, Chaos, and Consequences (Step By Step Subject Guides) by Jack Davidson
English | November 13, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DN37F17Q | 136 pages | PDF | 1.83 Mb
English | November 13, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DN37F17Q | 136 pages | PDF | 1.83 Mb
Explore one of history’s most powerful uprisings in French Revolution Step by Step - From Monarchy to Republic: Unraveling the Causes, Chaos, and Consequences, a clear and accessible guide to the French Revolution. This book goes into the key events, figures, and radical ideas that transformed France and inspired revolutionary movements worldwide. Perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone curious about the roots of modern democracy, this book brings the Revolution’s chaotic era to life.What You’ll Find Inside:
- In-Depth Exploration of Key Events
Follow the Revolution’s path from the Ancien Régime’s downfall to the rise of Napoleon, with each chapter covering a key moment:- The Meeting of the Estates-General
- The Tennis Court Oath and formation of the National Assembly
- Storming of the Bastille and The Great Fear
- The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
- The Reign of Terror, the rise of political clubs, and factions
- Engaging Profiles of Pivotal Figures
Get to know the people who shaped the Revolution, from well-known leaders like Robespierre, Marie Antoinette, and Napoleon, to revolutionary women and lesser-known voices who fought tirelessly for change. - Themes of Equality, Rights, and Freedom
Uncover how Enlightenment ideals fueled revolutionary sentiment, giving birth to modern concepts of equality, freedom, and democratic representation. Understand how these ideas influenced the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, shaping global human rights discourse. - Detailed Breakdown of Social and Political Turmoil
Examine the social hierarchy, economic strains, and political corruption that left France primed for revolution. Learn about the Ancien Régime’s oppressive class divisions, the Estates System, and the factors driving peasant and urban rebellions. - The Revolution’s Global Legacy
Discover how the French Revolution inspired movements worldwide and see its lasting impact on modern governance, human rights, and the fight for freedom.
With step-by-step insights, accessible language, and a well-organized structure, this book is ideal for:
- History enthusiasts seeking a detailed account of the French Revolution’s causes, events, and aftermath
- Students and educators exploring revolutionary history and its lasting effects
- Readers interested in understanding the roots of democratic ideals and social justice movements
- Ancien Régime
- Economic crisis
- Social inequality
- Enlightenment ideals
- American Revolution influence
- Estates-General
- Tennis Court Oath
- National Assembly
- Storming of the Bastille
- The Great Fear
- Abolition of feudal privileges
- Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
- Women in the Revolution
- Revolutionary factions and political clubs
- Reign of Terror
- Fall of Robespierre
- Rise of Napoleon
- Legacy of the French Revolution
- Timeline of Key Events – A quick look at major turning points, from the Revolution’s inception to Napoleon’s rise
- Glossary of Terms – Clear definitions of essential terms for newcomers and history buffs alike