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French Revolution

 

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The French Revolution : An Overall Look
The Origins &
Background

The Moderate Phase:
1789 - 1793

The Radical Phase:
1793-1794
Confusion and Consolidation: the Rise of Napoleon
1794-1815
Primary Source Doucments
Important People of the Time Period of the French Revolution
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The French Revolution Use these sites to begin your research. Then go to the more specific period links below
  Student Resource Center Gold Search Page An excellent resource for almost all aspects of the period.
  Liberty, Equality, Fraternity : Exploring the French Revolution An excellent place to begin, with topical essays, primary source documents, images, songs, a timeline and a glossary of terms from the French Revolution.
  The French Revolution : A Brief History An overview of France during the period of the Revolution, with political and social history.
  Student Resource Center: History Search Using this high school resource, you can search for "French Revolution" or Napoleon
  Encyclopedia Britannica Search Page Do a search on "French Revolution" or any other keywords to find Britannica links on the French Revolution
   
   
Origins and Background of the French Revolution
  History Guide: Origins of the French Revolution
   Life in France Before the Revolution : Peasants and Aristocrats
 
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The Moderate Period : 1789 - 1793
History Guide: The French Revolution 1789 - 1792
 
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The Radical Period : 1793 - 1794
History Guide: The French Revolution: The Radical Stage 1792-1794
   
 
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Confusion and Consolidation - the Rise of Napoleon: 1794 - 1815
The French Revolution - The Age of Napoleon 
  The French Revolt and Empire : A Summary of the Napoleonic Wars From the War Times Journal
   
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Primary Source Documents
Virtual Library History: The French Revolution A great collection of primary source documents, including the Declaration of the Rights of Man and The Marseillaise.
  French Revolution : Internet Modern History Sourcebook A collection of primary source documents from all phases of the revolution.
   
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Leading Figures of the French Revolution
  Marie Antoinette A brief biographical essay on Marie Antoinette, with some links for further research
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