
Transcriber’s Notes
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION 1789–1795
PREFACE.
LEADING DATES IN THE HISTORY OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
A sweeping survey of antiquity to modern times, this volume guides listeners through the rise and fall of empires, the shifting fortunes of nations, and the pivotal moments that forged today’s world. Beginning with the Gracchi, Marius and Sulla, it moves through Rome’s imperial zenith, the Punic wars, and the clash of Greeks and Persians, each chapter enriched by vivid maps that bring ancient battlefields and political borders to life.
The journey continues across the English landscape, from early Anglo‑Saxon kingdoms through Norman conquest, Tudor reformation, and the turbulent years of civil war and parliamentary evolution. Later sections trace the medieval Crusades, the age of Elizabeth, and the sweeping currents of the French Revolution and American independence, all presented with clear explanations and thoughtful side notes. Ideal for students and curious listeners, the narration offers a concise yet comprehensive portrait of history’s major epochs, making complex events approachable without sacrificing depth.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (505K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1921.
Credits
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2023-09-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
d. 1925
A writer of clear, accessible history, she published lively accounts of major European events and periods for general readers. Her books include works on the French Revolution and on seventeenth-century England, showing a strong interest in political change and public life.
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