The French Revolution and First Empire an Historical Sketch

The book ''The French Revolution and First Empire: An Historical Sketch'' by William O’Connor Morris is a comprehensive account of the French Revolution and the subsequent rule of Napoleon Bonaparte in France. The book covers the period from 1789 to 1815 and provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that led to the revolution, as well as the impact of the revolution on French society and the rest of Europe.The author begins by providing a background to the revolution, including the economic crisis, political corruption, and social unrest that existed in France prior to the revolution. He then goes on to describe the events of the revolution, including the fall of the Bastille, the Reign of Terror, and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.The book also delves into the impact of the revolution on French society, including the abolition of the monarchy, the establishment of the First Republic, and the introduction of new laws and institutions. The author also explores the impact of the revolution on Europe, including the spread of revolutionary ideas and the wars that resulted from Napoleon’s attempts to expand his empire.Overall, ''The French Revolution and First Empire: An Historical Sketch'' provides a detailed and insightful account of one of the most significant periods in European history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of France, the revolution, or the impact of revolutionary ideas on modern society.1892. With an appendix upon the bibliography of the subject and a course of study by Honorable Andrew D. White. Morris’s objective for this sketch is to describe the principal facts of the French Revolution and First Empire for the period of trouble and war in France between 1789 to 1815. Contents: State of France Before the Revolution; The States-General and National Assembly; The Constitution of 1790-I.; The Legislative Assembly; The Convention, To the Fall of the Moderates; The Reign of Terror. War. Fall of Robespierre; Thermidor. French Conquests; The Directory. Bonaparte; Egypt and the 18th Brumaire; Marengo. Luneville. Amiens; The Consulate. Renewal of War; The Empire to Tilsit. The Empire to 1813; Fall of Napoleon; and The Hundred Days and Waterloo.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.