The French Revolution by
Describes events leading up to the French Revolution, the Reign of Terror that resulted in massive numbers of executions, and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to become France's military dictator.
Daily Life During the French Revolution by
Explores the daily lives of people of all social classes during the French Revolution, providing information on the economy, clothes and fashions, arts, entertainment, food, education, family life, health, medicine, religion, military, and other related topics.
Life During the French Revolution by
Describes the rigid social system and other circumstances in eighteenth-century France that led up to the Revolution, and discusses each stage of events and their effect on daily life.
The Days of the French Revolution by 
The Scarlet Pimpernel by
An 18th century Englishman poses as a member of the French Revolution to snatch imprisoned noblemen from the jaws of the guillotine and spirit them to safety in England.
A Tale of Two Cities by
Fiction eBook. See Mr. Hartley for help with accessing NHS eBooks. Charles Dickens' 1859 historical novel set in Paris and London during the French Revolution, in which a French nobleman, Charles Darnay, renounces his position and leaves his country, then returns during the Terror to save the life of a servant, putting himself in grave danger.
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Revolution by
When an angry, grieving musician faces expulsion from her private school, she travels to Paris to complete a school assignment and uncovers a diary written during the French revolution.
The Red Necklace by
In the late eighteenth-century, Sido, the twelve-year-old daughter of a self-indulgent marquis, and Yann, a fourteen-year-old Gypsy orphan raised to perform in a magic show, face a common enemy at the start of the French Revolution.
"French Revolution Cartoon About Tithes, Taxes, and Graft." Gale World History Online Collection, Gale, 2010. Gale In Context: World History, https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/PC4295827962/WHIC?u=s0940&sid=WHIC&xid=b63449a7. Accessed 26 Sept. 2019.
Suggestion: WorldBook Student is great starting point for research. There is an excellent "French Revolution" article as well as shorter articles on many individuals and events connected to the revolution. Example articles:
Bastille French Revolution Reign of Terror Declaration of Rights of Man Talleyrand
Suggestion: Complete a keyword search, or use the "French Revolution" portal page of resources.
Suggestion: Salem eBooks include several with relevant French Revolution information - including Great Lives from History and Great Events from History.
Suggestion: Complete a keyword search and then use the "Source Type" filter. "Books" are recommended as a stating point for most searches.
Cause and Effect: The French Revolution by
This title begins with a brief history of the French Revolution and then examines the following questions: How did inequality lead to revolution? How did the Enlightenment contribute to the toppling of the French monarchy? How did the Revolution result in a reign of terror? How did the French Revolution lead to the rise of Napoleon?
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Civilizations and Societies: The Ancient and Modern Worlds by
Includes a good overview article of the revolution's causes and kay events.
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The French Revolution : The Power of the People by
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.
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The French Revolution, Napoleon, and the Republic by
This book covers the catalysts, major events, and consequences of one of history's bloodiest revolutions presented in a thrilling and academically rigorous way in this guide to the French Revolution.
This link opens in a new windowDoyle, William. “The Revolution in Perspective.” Oxford History of the French Revolution, Oxford University Press / New York, 1989, p. 391. EBSCOhost, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=c33f82aa-b5ca-3828-9cb0-30337f504688.
"French Revolution." Gale World History Online Collection, Gale, 2022. Gale In Context: World History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/DXIAZB580099279/WHIC?u=s0940&sid=bookmark-WHIC&xid=72a34360. Accessed 15 Feb. 2024.
"The French Revolution: 1789–1799." Global Events: Milestone Events Throughout History, edited by Jennifer Stock, vol. 4: Europe, Gale, 2014. Gale In Context: World History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/MTFCTZ871296473/WHIC?u=s0940&sid=bookmark-WHIC&xid=3628abb4. Accessed 15 Feb. 2024.
Gallaher, John G., and Paul Stewart. "Fall Of Robespierre." Great Events from History: The Eighteenth Century, edited by John Powell, Salem Press, 2006. Salem Online, online.salempress.com/articleDetails.do?articleName=GE18_1641073022.
Issitt, Micah. “French Revolution (1787-99).” Salem Press Encyclopedia, Feb. 2022. EBSCOhost, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=1a4aa942-772a-3244-bde9-680117dc8e92.
"Reign of Terror." Gale World History Online Collection, Gale, 2023. Gale In Context: World History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/STLAER504721858/WHIC?u=s0940&sid=bookmark-WHIC&xid=84dbccf3. Accessed 15 Feb. 2024.
Woloch, Isser. "Bastille." World Book Student, 2024, www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar049000. Accessed 15 Feb. 2024.
