French Revolution

The French Revolution (1789 – 1799) shows the main revolution during this time period which allowed the common man to share their ideas. This revolution was sparked by philosophers who discussed the ideals of life and how they could get the ideal government for the maximum amount of freedom and equality of the citizens without sacrificing the functionality of the government. (MolG)

A little liberté, égalité, and fraternité in honor of Bastille Day on July 14. A few oddities to remind you that the French Revolution was ridiculously awesome.

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Storming the Bastille during the French Revolution. Illustration by Sep E. Scott 14 July marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution in 1789. The famous prison held only seven prisoners at the time, but it was an iconic moment of the Revolution in Paris following the refusal of nobles […]

The terms "left" and "right" politics appeared during the French Revolution of 1789 when members of the National Assembly divided into supporters of the king to the president's right and supporters of the revolution to his left.