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Oeuvre Notre Dame
Illustrated with drawings and photos, this multi-lingual site includes sections on history, discussion of architecture, repairs, a news bulletin, a glossary and a document database.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Path to Royal Absolutism
The Library of Congress presents the "Political and cultural history of France from 1498 to 1661" France's Renaissance, eight civil wars, and the Bourbons. Also click on "The Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy," for history from the...
Library of Congress
Loc: Creating French Culture
Online exhibit from the Library of Congress in conjuction with the Bibliotheque nationale de France presents a compilation of historic treasures which tell the story of French culture and history from Charlemagne to Charles de Gaulle.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: On the Principles of Political Morality
Fordham University provides this essay concerning the "Principles of Political Morality".
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Maximilien Robespierre: Cult of Supreme Bein
An essay written by Maximilien Robespierre in 1794, during the period known as the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Justification of the Use of Terror
This site has an essay written by Maximilien Robespierre in 1794, during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. A brief historical background of the essay is also included in this site.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Blaise Pascal
This site provides a substantial biography of Pascal with excerpts from "Pensees," and the entire text of "Provincial Letters."
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Maximilien Robespierre
Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794) was an integral part of the French Revolution, specifically the Reign of Terror. This website provides a biography of Robespierre.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Declaration of the Rights of Man
French democracy is founded upon its Bill of Rights, or its "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen." It provides for natural liberties thereas usurping the role of the King. The seventeen articles are included here.
Other
Chateau De Joux: French Castle, Former Prison
This is the site of the Chateau de Joux, a famous French castle located in La-Cluse-et-Mijoux, and a former prison. Includes photos and a history of the castle, as well as legends and a history of prisoners once held there (including...
Yale University
The Avalon Project: Declaration of the Rights of Man
After a long debate about what should be included in their Bill of Rights, French leaders eventually came to a "Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen," seventeen articles that laid out a government that protected natural rights....
Library of Congress
Loc: Creating French Culture: From Empire to Democracy France
Library of Congress presents text and artifacts from France which describe its history from 1799 to present.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Committee of Public Safety
Wikipedia offers information on the Committee of Public Safety, which was set up by the National Convention during the Reign of Terror in France.
