The French Revolution : The Power of the People

Economic inequality and abuse of power by the reigning government were two major factors in the outbreak of the French Revolution. The French peasants anger about these issues was so great that they turned to extreme violence, killing anyone who voiced dissent with the revolutionary cause. Informative sidebars and primary sources are presented alongside the engaging main text to help illustrate the danger of allowing social and economic disparity to remain unaddressed by governing bodies. A fact-filled timeline highlights key events before, during, and after the revolution. Black-and-White Photographs, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Maps, Primary Sources, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites This book discusses the economic and political conditions that led to the outbreak of the French Revolution. Informative sidebars, primary sources, and a fact-filled timeline that highlights key events before, during, and after the revolution are also provided