French Revolution

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DHM, Graphics, La Rvolution franaise, 1793
From the online exposition of the German Historical Museum in Berlin, an enlargeable image of a 1793 engraving allegorically depicting the French Revolution. Includes an image of the Bastille. Caption in English.

18th Century History
Extensive collection of annotated links to Web resources for 18th-century history, including revolutions (American, French, and Industrial), the mutiny on the Bounty, and more. From the link promotion service of Web-hosting company Cannylink.

Arthur Young, Travels in France (1792)
Excerpts from Arthur Young's 'Travels in France' (1792), a memoir on pre-revolutionary conditions in France. From 'Readings in European History,' edited by J. H. Robinson (2 vols.; Ginn 1906). Part of the Historical Texts Project at Hanover College, Ind.

The Decree Abolishing the Feudal System, August 11, 1789
Text of the decree abolishing the feudal system, passed by the French National Assembly on Aug. 11, 1789, from 'Readings in European History,' edited by J. H. Robinson (2 vols.; Ginn 1906). Part of the Historical Texts Project at Hanover College, Ind.

St. Just, Republican Institutes
Excerpts from Saint-Just's notes on republican institutions showing how he and Robespierre proposed to carry out the ideas of Rousseau, at the cost of no matter how much bloodshed. Part of the Historical Texts Project at Hanover College, Ind.

Cahier of 1789, The Nobility of Blois
Text of 'Cahier of 1789, The Nobility of Blois' (a cahier is a list of popular grievances), in 'Translations and Reprints from the Original Sources of European History' (Univ. of Pa. 1898). Part of the Historical Texts Project at Hanover College, Ind.

The National Convention
Excerpts from the proceedings of the National Convention abolishing royalty in France and introducing some of the men who were soon to be most active during the Reign of Terror. Part of the Historical Texts Project at Hanover College, Ind.

The Civil Constitution of the Clergy, July 12, 1790
Text of the act on the reorganization of the church passed by the French National Assembly in 1790, from 'Readings in European History,' edited by J. H. Robinson (2 vols.; Ginn 1906). Part of the Historical Texts Project at Hanover College, Ind.

Internet Modern History Sourcebook: French Revolution
Extensive resource on the French Revolution, consisting mainly of links to historical texts, some in French. Part of Prof. Paul Halsall's Internet History Sourcebooks Project.

WHAT IS THE THIRD ESTATE?
This online exhibition showcases the extensive collection of pamphlets and books pertaining to the French Revolution found in the Special Collections of the University of Maryland Libraries. Browsable by topic.

Exploring the French Revolution

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