During this time, peasants rioted, looted and protested, and a new. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The french revolution, which erupted in 1789 with the storming of the bastille in paris, at first gained the enthusiastic approval of some german intellectuals, who welcomed the proclamation of a constitution and a bill of rights. Trusts and cartels played a decisive role in the economy.
We found subtitles for the program the french revolution. From the french revolution to german postwar sociology. The early years of the revolution were fueled by enlightenment ideals, seeking the social overthrow of the caste system that gave the royalty and aristocracy decisive advantages over the. The storming of the bastille occurred in paris, france, on the afternoon of 14 july 1789. Page 530 the discussion of the history and theory of the various forms of communism and socialism contained in this volume is marked by the comprehensive research, clearness of perception, sobriety of judgment, and fairness of statement characteristic of the author no previous writer on the subject has exhibited so clear a perception of the vital points at issue, or has offered more sound. It was more radical than either the english or american revolutions, and had a. History of germany, the french revolution and germany. A history of the french revolution henry morse stephens. The french revolution is one of the most important events in modern history. The french revolution and napoleonic wars led to the creation of germany. The french revolution tearing up history bbc documentary 2014 a clear and concise documentary of the main events of the french revolution.
Over 100,000 german translations of english words and phrases. German translation of revolution the official collins englishgerman dictionary online. Clay has a unique take on iconoclasm, having spent his life identifying the. Watch full episodes of your favorite history series, and dive into thousands of historical articles and videos. World history french revolution flashcards quizlet. How, in their hearts, karlheinz stockhausen and damien hirst must have regretted. In eastertide, christians of all people should be conscious of the symbolic power of the empty space. The french revolution was the ultimate catalyst that accelerated the process of modernisation from a political point of view. Fostered by discontent with social inequality and inspired by enlightenment principles, this dynamic outburst of revolutionary zeal not only changed life for the french but also for all of europe. First, it ensured the supremacy of england navy and. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. During the french revolution, france saw the end of the monarchy ruling the country and worked towards fair representation for the working classes.
Dr richard clay retells the history of the french revolution through the story of its art. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. It gave rise ot the socalled citizens army, which arguably gained credit for holding off the invasion of the duke of brunswick. The french revolution lasted 10 years from 1789 to 1799. Europe has seen many periods of radical social and political upheaval, often driven by the actions of everyday people. It may be unremittingly grim, but im hooked on this finely wrought drama starring sarah lancashire. History of the french revolution from 1789 to 1814. The french revolution was, of course, a case in point. Learn about some of the major revolutions and rebellions in european history, including the moscow uprising, the french revolution, the border campaign, and more. Madam secretary the french revolution, the supersizers go. Dea picture libraryde agostini picture librarygetty images.
The french revolution and modern germany the globalist. On the eve of the november revolution of 1918, germany was one of the most developed capitalist countries. The french revolution was a period of farreaching social and political upheaval in france and. The ideas included in the american bill of rights where all men are created equal had been heavily influenced by the ideas of the enlightenment. Tvs latest new guy and presenter of the french revolution. German revolution ripping down the berlin wall 25 years ago was a momentous moment in history. The french revolution of 178999 swept away monarchy in france and transformed life there forever. Dr karl liebknecht proclaims a german socialist republic during the german revolution in november 1918. The revolution overthrew the monarchy, established a republic, catalyzed violent periods of political turmoil, and finally culminated in a dictatorship under napoleon who brought many of. The french revolutionhistory channel a series of 9 programmes from which extracts would be useful to show the main events in revolutionary france. What were the effects of the french revolution and. The infamous wretch exhibited her head to the people, as he was accustomed to do when he had sacrificed an illustrious victim.
Maximilien robespierre as one of the seminal social revolutions in human history, the french revolution holds a unique legacy, especially in the west. See more ideas about french revolution, revolution and french history. Tearing up history, for bbc four, is a journey through the dramatic and destructive years of the french revolution, telling history in a way not seen before through the extraordinary story of. Bbc the french revolution tearing up history voicetube. Bbc the french revolution tearing up history youtube. Movie and tv subtitles in multiple languages, thousands of translated subtitles uploaded daily.
Leading up to the revolution, years of bad harvests worsened by. It began on july 14, 1789 when revolutionaries stormed a prison called the bastille. The program hence stressed the importance of the revolution not only for an understanding of the past, but the present as well. The french revolution history channel a series of 9 programmes from which extracts would be useful to show the main events in revolutionary france. The francoprussian war had led to the capture of emperor napoleon iii in september 1870, the collapse of the second french empire, and the beginning of the third republic. The revolution came to an end 1799 when a general named napoleon overthrew the revolutionary government and established the french consulate with napoleon as.
French soldiers returning from helping the colonists win independence in the american revolution had been very impressed by the new country that was being born there. In terms of the longterm historical development of spaces and modes of political. In structural terms, tearing up history followed a structural pattern similar to most contemporary documentaries, with an academic presenter occupying most of the shots and interpreting what viewers see. The age of revolution transformed europe, sweeping away the vestiges. For german liberals, although not for radical democrats, the french revolution provided the tools with which they forged a reformist but antirevolutionary message. Some of its pivotal events included the kiel mutiny, the abdication of kaiser wilhelm ii, the formation of the weimar council of.
Review the full course description and key learning outcomes and create an account and enrol if you want a free statement of participation. The subsequent excess and supposed selfinterest of the revolution undermined its appeal as a vehicle of reason and virtue. Society was also divided by tradition into three estates. The french revolution and germany weapons and warfare. German revolution article about german revolution by the. Ive genuinely studied the revolution for almost half my life. The art of revolution tearing up history, for bbc four is a new programme presented by art historian dr richard clay, who has spent his life decoding the symbols of power and authority and investigating how iconoclasm drove the french revolution. The british commander split the french fleet and captured and destroyed them. The soldiers brought home from america the belief that a better society was. In a nutshell, after the napoleonic wars, the other european countries wanted a long lasting peace agreement so representatives from the different countries met at the congress of vienna. Prerevolutionary france frances history of piecemeal territorial expansion produced a jigsaw of different laws, rights and boundaries which some felt were ripe for reform. Tearing up history bbc4, tues 6 may dr clay is standing up for the iconoclast, telling the story of this most cataclysmic moment in our modern history and, along the. Tearing up history art historian dr richard clay journeys through the dramatic and destructive years of the french revolution, telling its history through the extraordinary. November revolution of 1918 a revolution in germany, as a result of which the monarchy was overthrown and a bourgeois parliamentary republic established.
The german revolution was a period of turmoil and political change that began at the end of world war i and ended with the adoption of the weimar constitution. The influence was great in the hundreds of small german states and. History watch full episodes of your favorite shows. The crisis of the 1780s and the causes of the french revolution while historians still debate the precise long. The french revolution 24x subtitles download movie and. Background to the french revolution junior cert history blog. Now at last a united germany has to take its full place on the world stage. It looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Tearing up historya journey through the dramatic and. Documentary a journey through the dramatic and destructive years of the french revolution, telling its history in a way not seen before through the extraordinary story of its art. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the akas submission guide.
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