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The French Revolution: 1770-1814 (History of France)

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The French Revolution is one of many volumes in the Horizon Caravel series of books. This series is a survey of key events and people in world history and is ideal for middle and high school students. This volume is an overview of the causes, events, people, and effects of one of the most important events in both world and French history. Topics covered include the storming of the Bastille, King Louis XVI's attempt to flee France and his subsequent trial and execution, the battles of Valmy and Neerwinden, the Reign of Terror, the emergence of Napoleon, and the results of the French Revolution. The book also provides brief profiles of King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, the Marquis de Lafayette, Maximilien Robespierre, and other key people. The book is illustrated with numerous paintings, drawings, and documents of the period. In sum, The French Revolution is a concise yet informative introduction to one of the most significant events in world history.