French Revolution Timeline

The Final Chapter

October 19, 1795
Remis
Dear Journal;
Finally Robespierre has fallen; the reign of terror is over.  We have reached a place were peace may be possible, with a little luck, a little work, and a lot of God.  If there is one thing a man can be sure of it is that it is good to be alive.  [...]

The End Draws Near

May 9, 1794
Remis
Dear Journal;
Robespierre.  A common name in many a household.  I think I have already made it clear that nothing good can come from violence, and those who cause the violence, are the worst of it.  He is no savior of the people, with his lies and deception.  If only people could truly see [...]

Lord Come Quickly… The French Need You

January 21, 1793
Remis
Dear Journal;
I have just today returned from my visit to France to witness the execution of Louis, and I believe an innocent man was killed for crimes he didn’t commit.  The new parties understand the power of public opinion and they are certainly using it as a tool to their advantage.
I have no [...]

A Priests Battle of Mind

November 1, 1792
Remis
Dear Journal;
What am I to do? I have been pressured by the congregation to give a sermon on witch side, the Jacobins or Girondins, does God support and all I can think of is that is like asking, “does God support the Devil or Satin?” God’s will is not being truly accomplished by [...]

The Reason for the French Revolution

September 6, 1702
Remis
Dear Journal;
What have we done? The Jacobins appeared as saviors to the country, but now they are just a bunch of paranoid killers.  They believe everyone is their enemy, and against all I have been saying for quite some time now they are using violence as a means of solving this problem.  They [...]

Leaders of the French Revolution

August 11, 1792
Remis
Exert from The Paris:
My friends and brother the events of the past two days have been filled with violence.  The Sans-Culottes have used unacceptable tactics forcing people to side with them.  Violence leads to violence.  It is never acceptable.
They need to understand that they cannot stop the revolution, it is futile.  We are [...]

Result of the French Revolution

April 20, 1791
Remis
Dear Journal;
What a gruesome decision has been placed before me, my people or the Pope.  As sad as this decision truly is I know my choice, I will continue to fight with the people, I feel I must to be a fighter for God.
I have received many letters from members of my congregation [...]

Biography on French Revolution

October 6, 1789
Remis
Dear Journal;
I have just returned from the march on Versailles.  How wonderful it was.  The people were all pleased even if still hungry, they got to see the king and queen that was all they really wanted.  It was also peaceful, although there were threats of fighting, coming from some of the more [...]

What Started the French Revolution

August 28, 1789
Remis
Dear Mother and Father;
How times have changed since I was at home, the revolution is in full force, the National assembly has been established, and many beneficial laws have been implemented.
The Revolution is although a double edged sword, the people will turn from God I fear, not having to pay tithes, that’s foolish, [...]

Jobs During the French Revolution

August 1, 1789
Remis
Dear Journal;
The tragedies that have happened over the past weeks have been many and monstrous.  Why can’t we all just act like human beings and solve things without violence? Only God knows.  People can’t seem to weigh the value of human life, but then again if ten must die to save hundreds then [...]

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