The French Revolution

Focusing on the social, economic, and political conditions leading up to the French Revolution, this account delves into the discontent among the peasantry and the rise of the middle class. It highlights the influence of Enlightenment thought and the American Revolution, vividly recounting key events such as the storming of the Bastille and the Reign of Terror. Belloc's engaging narrative provides a nuanced perspective on the revolution's impact on France and the world, culminating in the rise of Napoleon and the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy.