Elena Ravencroft

This collection examines the intense conflict between the Jacobins and the Girondins, two factions with differing views on the direction of the revolution. While the Jacobins, led by figures like Robespierre, advocated for radical change and direct...

This collection explores the early stages of the French Revolution, beginning with the calling of the Estates General—a rare and symbolic event that revealed deep societal fractures in 18th-century France.The journey continues through the formation of...

This book combo explores the dramatic Storming of the Bastille, a powerful symbol of the oppressive monarchy, where revolutionaries took up arms in a bold act of defiance against royal authority. This event, widely considered the beginning of the...

The Estates-General was a fundamental institution in France before the Revolution, deeply rooted in the country’s medieval past. It played a crucial role in shaping the power dynamics between the monarchy, the nobility, the clergy, and the common...

The Ancien Régime, the political and social system that governed France for centuries, was built on a rigid hierarchy that concentrated power in the hands of the monarchy and nobility. This structure, deeply rooted in tradition, relied on the divine...

The Jacobins and Girondins were two of the most influential political factions during the French Revolution, each representing different visions for the future of France. Their rivalry played a significant role in shaping revolutionary politics and...

The formation of the National Assembly marked a turning point in history, reshaping governance and laying the foundation for constitutional rule. It emerged from the political turmoil of a monarchy struggling with financial crises, social unrest, and...

The Reign of Terror did not emerge suddenly; rather, it was the result of years of social unrest, economic hardship, and political turmoil that set France on a course toward radicalization. The fall of the Ancien Régime, combined with growing...

The French Revolution did not erupt suddenly on July 14, 1789. Rather, it was the result of deep-rooted issues that had been festering for decades. The Ancien Régime, a rigid social and political structure, created vast inequalities that left the...

Maximilien Robespierre was one of the most influential figures in the French Revolution, known for his uncompromising ideals and his central role in the Reign of Terror. His journey to power began in the late 18th century when he became involved in...

In the years leading up to the French Revolution, tensions across France were steadily rising. The burdens of the common people, particularly those of the Third Estate, had reached unbearable levels. While the nobility and clergy enjoyed privileges...