Maximilien Robespierre

The time period known as the Long 19th century stretches from 1750 to 1914. Many important themes were prevalent during this era. Themes that not only change certain areas but also began to shape the world we live in today. Revolutions are an important theme of the 19th century. The word revolution comes from the Latin word revolutio meaning “a turn around”. A revolution is when some, or all of a nation’s government, political, social or economic system is replaced or changed to fit the needs of…

It was a time of great paranoia in which there was a constant fear of invasion by foreign monarchies as well as a counterrevolution by pro-monarchy parties. In overly cautious attempts at maintaining control, such leaders as Maximilien Robespierre ordered the execution of anyone suspected of "crimes against liberty." Thousands and thousands of people apparently committed this crime, for the guillotine's blade killed almost continually during the year. An estimated 15,000 to 40,000 people…

Wilhelm Tell was written in 1804 by Friedrich von Schiller, one of the most talented playwrights in Germany of his time. This play takes place in Switzerland and focuses on the protagonist, Wilhelm Tell who can be characterized as “a brave man”(Schiller, 12), “[an] angel”(12), introverted, and has a primary orientation to his family. On the contrary, the antagonist of the play is Gessler, the evil governor who is a coward, hides behind his power, is “a raging monster”(18), “greed[y] and…

threats to France. This twelve-man committee headed the executions. If the committee had information of anyone committing treason, they were sent to the guillotine. Many victims of the guillotine were falsely accused and did not have trials. Maximilien Robespierre, leader of the Committee of Public Safety, strongly advocated for the abolishment of slavery and religious toleration. However, his idea of terror being a crucial part of a republic led to people calling him a tyrant. The Reign of…

Formerly known as the Cristo Muerto, The Dead Christ is a sculpture that depicts the aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is made out of wood and from an ancient technique of Polychromed Poplar. It is believed to have been used in Northern Latium and Umbria while also traveling and being used at to other churches. After it had been discovered, it was reinstated to what it would have looked like in the period that it was created. Today, it is renowned for its importance in the history…

The French Revolution was a fight for equal rights of all people and a push away from the Old Regime social structure. Under the French Old Regime there were three estates, or classes. The First Estate was the clergy, the Second Estate was the nobility, and the Third Estate was the working class. It was made of the Bourgeoisie, or middle class, the workers, and the peasants. The clergy and nobility were in control and did not pay taxes. The Third Estate, however, paid extremely high taxes and…

Emperor of the French One of Napoleon Bonaparte’s most brilliant opponents once said, “never has a brain so disciplined and under such control been seen” (Durant 240). There is no doubt that the brain of Napoleon did not go unused. Napoleon went from an undistinguished foreigner, to ruler of the extensive French Empire. Although, Napoleon eventually lost the title of emperor, nobody would forget the name of the man who conquered most of Europe. Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power by overcoming…

The Life and Times of Marie Antoinette Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France. Remembered for her dysfunctional marriage, ridiculous hairstyles, remarkable beauty by the times standard, and lavish spending habits she is attributed to causing the resent that started the French Revolution and labeled her ‘Madame Deficit’. Marie Antoinette is infamous from France to our own Canada, one of history 's most well known and controversial women. Marie Antoinette was born Maria Antonia Josepha…

It comprised 97% of the population. The people from the Third Estate were the industrial toilers, merchants, peasants, and the specialized workers. Thus, they were the ones who sustained the French economy. However, Sieyes compares them with a “strong and robust man with one arm still in chains” (101). Their rights had been denied by a system with officers that were more concerned about satisfying their own needs, thus leaving the rest of the population to its own luck. The privileged order,…

History Assignment The study of the development of a revolutionary situation is also the study of crises of an existing government. The world which we live in today has been dramatically modernized due to the consequences which became of three major revolutions: the American Revolution 1775, the French Revolution 1789 and the Russian (Bolshevik) Revolution 1917. Revolution is defined as repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people…