Early Modern (1450 CE - 1800 CE)
Burning the Guardhouse on the Pont Neuf
This retrospective shows that early in the French Revolution targets were often economic. This should be no surprise as the populace had a long tradition of taking the law into its own hands to rectify what they saw as injustices.
Departments of 1798
Map of 1798 France depicting the Departments and major urban centers.
This source is a part of the The Napoleonic Experience teaching module.
Napoleon in Italy 1796-97
Map depicting Napoleon's campaigns in Italy, 1796-97.
This source is a part of the The Napoleonic Experience teaching module.
Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign
Map depicting Napoleon's Egyptian campaigns.
This source is a part of the The Napoleonic Experience teaching module.
Equality
At the beginning of the French Revolution, the term "equality" meant an end to the legal differences that had characterized the Old Regime. For example, all individuals would be subject to the same regimen of taxation.
The Assassination of Marat by Charlotte Corday
In the fall of 1793, the radical journalist was confined to his bathtub by a paralyzing skin disease he had contracted while hiding from the police in the sewers. He nevertheless continued to pour out populist tracts and remained highly influential in the sections.
The Annoyance of Walking
French nobles had been used to riding in carriages or on horseback. Now, so radicals hoped, they could no longer afford to do so either financially or politically. The imagined response of this social elite reveals clearly to their attackers the worthlessness of such people.
The Blood of the Murdered Crying for Vengeance
Yet another English image promising that the death of Louis will bring havoc on the French Revolution. This engraving indicates that the very blood of the King requires vengeance.
Description of the Chouans and Other Counterrevolutionaries
The counterrevolution was a very large movement that would over time engulf different parts of France from 1793 into the Napoleonic period. But it was not one thing, for many regions of different ideologies were involved.
Enslaved and Free Blacks in Saint Domingue
This engraving pairs images of enslaved people and free blacks in four categories: dress, deportment, entertainment, and access to water. Although there are differences between the pairs, these are not as great as they might be.