French Revolution - The Bastille

Dive into The French Revolution A History, penned by the renowned Scottish essayist, philosopher, and historian Thomas Carlyle. This monumental three-volume work, first published in 1837 and revised by 1857, meticulously chronicles the tumultuous events of the French Revolution from its inception in 1789 to the devastating heights of the Reign of Terror in 1793‚ì94, concluding in 1795. Carlyles ambitious narrative weaves together a rich tapestry of diverse sources, presenting an authoritative and captivating account of this pivotal era, with Volume 1 aptly titled The Bastille.