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.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Causes of the French Revolution

Remis
Note: I have taken the stance of both the 1st and 3rd estate.  The first because I am after all a priest, but I also have a strong moral sense and feel the 3rd estate has been treated poorly.
Cahier
The King should ensure that:
1-    farmers be allowed to defend their property against wild animals.  — Many […]

Year of French Revolution

September 2, 1787
Remis
Dear Journal,
What a year this has been.  Family income has never been so low, and taxes have never been so high.  Tithes have gone down significantly, I am having trouble finding enough money for the children and myself to eat, let alone help the poor.  The debt the country has worked its self […]

Sermon - Women and the French Revolution

Remis
To the congregation:
Today I have chose a different teaching for all of you here today; I will explain how Gods views reflect on those of the Voltaire.
Voltaire, as inspirational as he is, is not saying anything new ladies and gentlemen; it’s all in Gods book. All men are equal in the eyes of the […]

The Letter Home

Remis
Dear Mother and Father,
How are you? I am fine as are the children. I can hardly think how the taxes must be affecting the farm. I know here the people are being taxed to near death. The peoples tithe is getting smaller, and the need for the church’s help is growing constantly, […]

Introduction to Jean-Louis

Remis
Dear Journal;
My name is Jean-Louis de la Rocque.  I am the priest of a small parish in a little town called Remis, which is located just about a day from Paris.  I am not married, just to my work, I do although have 3 children.  No of course I have not committed this terrible sin.  […]

Nationalism French Revolution

Remis
Dear Journal,
What is happening to France is a question I often ask myself.  As I have said before the people finally got tired of the oppression from the government, and tired they should be.  It is for a good cause, but they are using violence.  Do the ends justify the means? I don’t think so.   […]