The French Revolution was a watershed event in modern European history that began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s with the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte. read more
When the French Revolution began is irrefutable, but historians disagree on the end date. read more
His official induction as consul is often cited as one of the major reasons the French Revolution ended, as it marks the beginning of the Napoleonic era of French History. Due to Napoleon's large role in ending the French Revolution, some historians include the wars he fought in the time line of the Revolution. read more