Age of Democratic Revolutions

Mr. Miekosz

Jean Jacques Rousseau-What did this philosopher have to say about monarchies?

Montesquieu and the Spirit of LawsWhy are these ideas so important to governments today?

John Locke-Another important thinker of the time

More about John Locke-In depth study of the 18th century thinker

Quotations from John Locke-Find the quotation you like best

The English Civil War-Check out the beginnings of democracy in England

James I-Read his explanation of the theory of divine right of kings

Oliver Cromwell-What influence did this dictator have in England?

Cromwell the Soldier-As the leader of Parliament's forces, how good was he?

The Glorious Revolution-The king give up his power to Parliament?

More Links about the Glorious Revolution-Can you figure out why it happened this way?

The French Revolution Page-Lots of angles about the revolution if you look carefully

French Revolution Facts-Events, biographies & timeline to help you

French Revolution- Good introduction to the main themes

Time periods of the French Revolution-Revolution is broken down to three time periods

Palace of Versailles-Take a look and see how the French kings lived

Wars of Louis XIV-How was Louis responsible for France's problems?

Marie Antoinette-Why was this queen so unpopular?

The Bastille-French Independence Day is remembered because of this event

Chronology of French RevolutionIn-depth timeline of all events

The JacobinsWhat influences did this radical group have?

France Under Napoleon-Timeline and quotes about the military dictator

Tragedy of Louis XVI-Why did this monarch have so many problems?

Trial & Execution of Louis XVI-Short article about the monarch's fate

Napoleon & French Revolution Sites-Interesting combination of sites for the advanced student