French Revolution

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.

Considered a popular image of the French military leader since 1801, five exact versions of this painting were made by his loyal servant Jacques-Louis David till 1805. But, what is the real story behind the image of Napoleon?

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)

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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 […]

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