This series has five» easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: O Hapless Louis!.IntroductionI (Jack Le Moine) think that executing
King of France Visits His New Domain
Today's installment concludes France Annexes Burgundy,our selection from The Reign of Louis XI 1461-83 by Philippe De Comines published in
Town by Town Burgundy Folds
The King was overjoyed to see himself rid of all those whom he hated and who were his chief enemies.Continuing France Annexes Burgundy,our
Is the Duke of Burgundy Dead?
He was doubtful whether he should seize upon his towns in Burgundy or not; which he judged not very difficult to do, since most of the brave men of
France Annexes Burgundy
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Duke of Burgundy's Climatic Battle.IntroductionBurgundy may have been
Public Joy and Relief at Terror’s End
Today's installment concludes The Reign Of Terror,our selection from Popular History of France From the Earliest Times by François P. G. Guizot
Robespierre Shot
Times were changed. The mobile waves of public opinion no longer upheld the tyrants overthrown by the accomplices who had now become their
Terror’s Leaders Take to the Streets
It is not necessary to discuss in any particular detail of the tyrant's career; his whole life condemns him."Continuing The Reign Of Terror,our
Convention Showdown
A single shout echoed through the hall. "Down with the tyrant! Down with the tyrant!"Continuing The Reign Of Terror,our selection from Popular