A history of the French Revolution beginning from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. Part one spans the event until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis XVI lost all authority and was imprisoned). Part two carries the story through the end of the terror in 1794.
france
paris, france
monarchy
french revolution
marie antoinette
guillotine
bastille
18th century
louis xvi
robespierre
reign of terror
republic
french history
national assembly