What do French people think of the French Revolution of 1789?

Highlights: 1. Duration: 1789 -1799 2. Major Leader: Napoleon Bonaparte 3. Where: France 4. Effect: Worldwide 1. The modern era has unfolded in the shadow of the French Revolution. read more

Almost all future revolutionary movements looked back to the Revolution as their predecessor. 2. French society itself underwent important transformations as aristocratic and religious privileges disappeared. The values and institutions established by the Revolution dominate French politics to this day. 3. read more

The French Revolution (French: Révolution française [ʁevɔlysjɔ̃ fʁɑ̃sɛːz]) was a period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France and its colonies that lasted from 1789 until 1799. It was partially carried forward by Napoleon during the later expansion of the French Empire. read more